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Q145PVL

1997 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,303 mi
Last recorded48,303 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Austin Mini45,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ145PVL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,303 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 48,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 48,065 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 47,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 47,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,723 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 46,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,266 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehilce has been significantly modified

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,266 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehilce has been significantly modified

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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Q145PVL is a 1997 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 45,061 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 Q145PVL, 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 29 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q145PVL registered?

Q145PVL is a 1997 Austin Mini, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is Q145PVL safe to buy?

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