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Q744ATV

1985 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,070 mi
Last recorded93,070 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ744ATV
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 93,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 93,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,405 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 90,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside front inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,679 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 89,677 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Q744ATV is a 1985 Austin Mini in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q744ATV, 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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Q744ATV is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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