MOT Status
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79,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
small amount of play in nearside steering rack
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
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BHW 557A is a 1963 Austin Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1963 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 46,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BHW 557A, 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 63 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BHW 557A?
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What year was BHW 557A registered?
BHW 557A is a 1963 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 November 1963.
Is BHW 557A safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHW 557A shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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