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BJH 953K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,084 mi
Last recorded69,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJH 953K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,084 miles

both side repeaters not working but not required

Fail 30 May 2013 69,084 miles

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

both side repeaters not working but not required

Fail 10 May 2013 69,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

both side repeaters not workingg but not required for the age of the vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,831 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front seat belt reciever cover missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front seat belt reciever cover missing

Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,826 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front seat belt reciever cover missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 68,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,776 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 68,776 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 68,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 68,761 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 68,738 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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BJH 953K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BJH 953K, 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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BJH 953K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 6 December 1971.

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