MOT Status
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72,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Non original tyres fitted.O/s/r tyre perished.
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.
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)
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.
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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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