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BGP 998

1934 Hillman Minx

Cream Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51 mi
Last recorded51 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1934 Hillman Minx73,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGP 998
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1934
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 51 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play all steering linkages (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre valve perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 488 miles

light engine oil leak

light oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,752 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 9,856 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx?

Based on 4,599 MOT tests across 762 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
762
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 153
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
brake recording little or no effort 86
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BGP 998 is a 1934 Hillman Minx in Cream with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1934 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 73,086 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 Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGP 998, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 92 years old, this Hillman Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGP 998 registered?

BGP 998 is a 1934 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 October 1934.

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The MOT history for BGP 998 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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