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DOB 336K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,758 mi
Last recorded41,758 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOB 336K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 40,088 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 38,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 33,935 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front rear sub frame mounting bush starting to split.

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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DOB 336K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DOB 336K, 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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What year was DOB 336K registered?

DOB 336K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is DOB 336K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOB 336K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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