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PNH 737V

1980 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,733 mi
Last recorded2,733 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNH 737V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 2,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 7,462 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 2,733 miles

modified from standard

Pass 28 Apr 2018 2,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 2,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 2,733 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 2,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Apr 2014 839 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 1,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,410 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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PNH 737V is a 1980 Austin Mini in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNH 737V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PNH 737V registered?

PNH 737V is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 May 1980.

Is PNH 737V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNH 737V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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