MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both handbrake cables touching exhaust and starting to fray
front seats do not lock in down position
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both handbrake cables touching exhaust and starting to fray
front seats do not lock in down position
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
ATTENTION TO BRAKE SERVO HOSE ADVISED
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
indicators are flashing slowly
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front and nearside rear tyres perished
indicators flashing slowly
rear brake compensator damp no obvious signs of current leakage
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUF 481M 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 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 RUF 481M, 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 RUF 481M registered?
RUF 481M is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is RUF 481M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RUF 481M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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