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AOM 734K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

7,259 mi
Last recorded7,259 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOM 734K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 7,259 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 7,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,013 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 7,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,008 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 6,643 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 6,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 3,829 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 3,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 3,256 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 3,244 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking

front discs pitted on outer edges

handbrake cable catching on exhaust clamp

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe (before flexi) slightly kinked

Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,767 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracking

front discs pitted on outer edges

handbrake cable catching on exhaust clamp

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe (before flexi) slightly kinked

Pass 27 Jan 2010 10,651 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 10,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 89,999 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 89,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AOM 734K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOM 734K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOM 734K registered?

AOM 734K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is AOM 734K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOM 734K shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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