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Q415JDV

1985 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,455 mi
Last recorded76,455 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ415JDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Off side and near side (2.4.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 76,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,194 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust joint poor

rear petrol pipes close to handbrake cable

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,118 miles

rear brake balance poor,off side weak?

rear fuel pipes poorly routed

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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Q415JDV is a 1985 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 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 Q415JDV, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q415JDV registered?

Q415JDV is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is Q415JDV safe to buy?

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