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DNP 448J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,032 mi
Last recorded4,032 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 448J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 4,032 miles

lens tinted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 4,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

lens tinted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 2,104 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,104 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 667,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,352 miles

Both inner CV gaiters insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both inner CV gaiters insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,893 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 25,892 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,741 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,577 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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DNP 448J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DNP 448J, 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 DNP 448J registered?

DNP 448J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is DNP 448J safe to buy?

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