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DKN 808K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKN 808K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 70,957 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 70,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel hoses deteriorated at rear

Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,861 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal has a lot of travel

o/s/r cone suspension seat corroded

scratch on windscreen n/s

Fail 1 Feb 2014 68,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal has a lot of travel

o/s/r cone suspension seat corroded

scratch on windscreen n/s

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,899 miles

Non original tyres fitted.O/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,899 miles

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

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

Non original tyres fitted.O/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 65,775 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,774 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Inner Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Non-standard wheels fitted Steering pulls to left

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,708 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 61,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DKN 808K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DKN 808K, 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.

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DKN 808K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 12 May 1972.

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