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ATF 523T

1979 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,404 mi
Last recorded56,404 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATF 523T
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,200 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,467 miles

Battery feed wire bare through body hole

Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Battery feed wire bare through body hole

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,742 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,742 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,743 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2005 50,717 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 50,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front bracket loose

near side front brake hose slightly perished

slight corrosion in various areas in the underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack

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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ATF 523T is a 1979 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ATF 523T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ATF 523T is a 1979 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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