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AJW 545N

1974 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini50,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 545N
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,593 miles

Front grill missing

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on cone end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear bumper missing

Fail 18 Dec 2018 68,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component fractured CONE (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front grill missing

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on cone end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear bumper missing

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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AJW 545N is a 1974 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,714 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 AJW 545N, 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 52 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJW 545N registered?

AJW 545N is a 1974 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is AJW 545N safe to buy?

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