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BAC 435J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,646 mi
Last recorded17,646 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 435J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,646 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,450 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 17,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,336 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 17,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 17,189 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 17,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrsion on nearside front sill

oil leak

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

their are a few spots of corrsion on the body but none which cause structal weakness to any part off the car

Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,755 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

their are a few spots of corrsion on the body but none which cause structal weakness to any part off the car

Pass 8 May 2009 16,617 miles

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

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

both front ball join gatiors are split

both front lower wheel arches are corroded away

corrosion on rear lower pannel of car near fuel tank

engine leaking oil

front grill pannel corroded

fuel tank badly corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 16,610 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both front ball join gatiors are split

both front lower wheel arches are corroded away

corrosion on rear lower pannel of car near fuel tank

engine leaking oil

front grill pannel corroded

fuel tank badly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,326 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,020 miles

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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BAC 435J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BAC 435J, 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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BAC 435J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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