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DPB 276J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 276J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,002 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 90,002 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,930 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease front to back

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,908 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,795 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,676 miles

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

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

O/S/R inner wheel arch valance slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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DPB 276J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPB 276J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPB 276J registered?

DPB 276J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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