MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q830HBV is a 1997 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 Q830HBV, 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 Q830HBV registered?
Q830HBV is a 1997 Austin Mini, first registered on 13 May 1997.
Is Q830HBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q830HBV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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