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AGK 718W

1981 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGK 718W
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 76,910 miles

nearside rear suspension grease boot heavily perished

nearside tie rod slightly bent

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear suspension sits lower

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,302 miles

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

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

no windscreen and no wipers

Pass 7 May 2010 58,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

windscreen, windscreen washers and wipers not fitted at test.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

windscreen, windscreen washers and wipers not fitted at test.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

no windscreen, windscreen washers or windscreen wipers fitted at test.

Fail 30 May 2008 58,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

no windscreen, windscreen washers or windscreen wipers fitted at test.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,302 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 58,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey in operation, ok at test.

Pass 17 Jun 2006 58,302 miles

hand brake efficient at time of test only.

slight play in o/s rear radius arm efficient at time of test.

windscreen folded down at time of test, unable to check wipers and washers.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 58,302 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 58,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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AGK 718W is a 1981 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AGK 718W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AGK 718W is a 1981 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 June 1981.

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