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438 BCJ

1962 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,398 mi
Last recorded2,398 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1962 Austin Mini35,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration438 BCJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 2,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 2,386 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 2,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel hose cracked (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 2,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 2,367 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 2,330 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

section of rubber fuel pipe at n/s/r heavily perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 2,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,089 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 2,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 1,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,013 miles

engine running very rich

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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438 BCJ is a 1962 Austin Mini in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 35,621 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 438 BCJ, 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 64 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 438 BCJ registered?

438 BCJ is a 1962 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 May 1962.

Is 438 BCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 438 BCJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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