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FRM 702K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,680 mi
Last recorded11,680 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRM 702K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 36 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,379 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,132 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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FRM 702K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FRM 702K, 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 FRM 702K registered?

FRM 702K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 13 June 1972.

Is FRM 702K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRM 702K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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