MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
condition of fuel tank is suspect.
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
condition of fuel tank is suspect.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slightly rough o/s/r/bearing
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slightly rough o/s/r/bearing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TBL 281G is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1968 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,210 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBL 281G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TBL 281G registered?
TBL 281G is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 12 November 1968.
Is TBL 281G safe to buy?
The MOT history for TBL 281G shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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