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V274 LGT

1999 Austin Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,138 mi
Last recorded80,138 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 LGT
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,138 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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V274 LGT is a 1999 Austin Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 V274 LGT, 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 27 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V274 LGT registered?

V274 LGT is a 1999 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V274 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V274 LGT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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