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Q830HBV

1997 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,319 mi
Last recorded70,319 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Austin Mini45,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ830HBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 70,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 10,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 10,073 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 8,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 7,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 7,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 6,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 5,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 4,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,676 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 3,676 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 3,338 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 3,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 1,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 865 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 857 miles

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.

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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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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