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537 XUR

1960 Austin Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,042 mi
Last recorded12,042 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Mini41,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration537 XUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1960
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 12,042 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 12,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 8,469 miles

Fuel pipe leaking To fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,639 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 3,639 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 5 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 86 miles

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

No seat belts fitted

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

Slight travel on handbrake

Wipers not self cancelling

Fail 30 Apr 2010 86 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No seat belts fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight travel on handbrake

Wipers not self cancelling

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73 miles

Slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2008 2 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 2 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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537 XUR is a 1960 Austin Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 41,274 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 537 XUR, 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 66 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 537 XUR registered?

537 XUR is a 1960 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 September 1960.

Is 537 XUR safe to buy?

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