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DNN 725J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNN 725J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm

Slight play in offside rear swing arm bush

Washer jets weak but enough to clear window

Pass 30 Jul 2020
Pass 24 Jan 2011
Pass 1 Aug 2009
Pass 9 Nov 2007
Pass 21 Sep 2006
Fail 19 Sep 2006

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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DNN 725J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 DNN 725J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DNN 725J registered?

DNN 725J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 12 October 1970.

Is DNN 725J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNN 725J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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