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CON 851K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,522 mi
Last recorded8,522 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCON 851K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 8,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 8,522 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 8,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,516 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 8,516 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 7,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,597 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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CON 851K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CON 851K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CON 851K registered?

CON 851K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is CON 851K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CON 851K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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