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DOC 205K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOC 205K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

noise from o/s rear spring

Fail 8 Mar 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system fouling on brake pedal (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013
Pass 14 Jan 2012 98,741 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2011 98,464 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,607 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2010 97,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,446 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 96,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DOC 205K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DOC 205K, 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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DOC 205K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 8 May 1972.

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