MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
body rusted all round
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight brake pull to side
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DUD 581K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 DUD 581K, 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 55 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 DUD 581K registered?
DUD 581K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 9 December 1971.
Is DUD 581K safe to buy?
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