Just seen this car on the way home

[fossyant]

I've just seen its MOT history, I wouldn't go near it.

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

Yes, this says loads about how its looked after.

The little Aygo we bought failed twice on silly stuff like a lightbulb or worn brakes over its 11 years before we got it.

Anything major, run.

 

[fossyant]

I’ll bet you’ve got the matching shoes to those wheels Accy.

White look good just washed. Then that's it, dirty as soon as moved.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

White look good just washed. Then that's it, dirty as soon as moved.

Sums up my white Swift in the winter, looks lovely when its parked in front of the house just washed and gleaming, but by the time I've driven to to the end of the road it wants washing again.

 

[cougie uk]

I've just seen its MOT history, I wouldn't go near it.

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

What's up with the MOT history ? I know nuffink about cars but I'm not seeing anything disastrous there ?

I'd not get it either though. A base model mini but newer would be more sensible.

 

[bonzobanana]

Reliability is quite poor for a small car but repair costs are exceptionally high for a typical small car. It's a BMW basically.

https://web.archive.org/web/20210423225131/https://www.reliabilityindex.com/reliability/search/176

Beautiful little car though and I'm sure a lot of fun while it works. One for those with a high disposable income who don't mind disposing of that income.

Saying that I'm not sure what to suggest as a reliable small fun car with low cost of ownership. Fiestas can be a lot of fun but make sure you get the right engine in it as some of the 3 pot Ford engines have been problematic.

I think one of the big problems with the modern Mini's is they pack in a lot engine into a small space so you end up costing a lot more in labour charges.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

What's up with the MOT history ? I know nuffink about cars but I'm not seeing anything disastrous there ?

I'd not get it either though. A base model mini but newer would be more sensible.

Nothing drastic on the MOT history, but if the owner is not getting things fixed before the MOT it makes me wonder about how its being looked after.

 

[cougie uk]

Nothing drastic on the MOT history, but if the owner is not getting things fixed before the MOT it makes me wonder about how its being looked after.

That's better than a lot of MOT histories I've seen. Quite a few fail every other year. It's a great resource for when you see a stupid driver out and about. The History often matches the driving standard.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

That's better than a lot of MOT histories I've seen. Quite a few fail every other year. It's a great resource for when you see a stupid driver out and about. The History often matches the driving standard.

Yes, I've seen some shockers as well, its annoying if you're car buying and like the motor, then you see the MOT history and think thats a shame and start looking again.

 

[JtB]

I was not interested in performance and wanted wind in my hair instead when I had my mid life crisis a few years back.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I wonder how much the 'road tax' will be on this car? 🤔 I pay about £130 a year for mine.

 

[Saluki]

R56 cooper S. I would not have another. Mine was a proper Friday car. Thirsty, had all sorts of issues and I vowed never to have another mini as long as I lived.
Also, those white wheels are a PITA to keep clean.

 

[vickster]

I wonder how much the 'road tax' will be on this car? 🤔 I pay about £130 a year for mine.

£155 apparently although expect it to go up being a performance petrol model
https://cartaxcheck.co.uk/free-car-check/?vrm=BV11YTK

 

[Deleted User]

Hasn't he already got a mini?

A yellow diesel if I recall so should know what they're like to drive, service etc.

 

[Cycleops]

Another reason not to buy is they tend not to do very well going through Rufford Ford.

 

[tyred]

You need a Capri Ghia with tartan upholstery