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FRR 150J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,975 mi
Last recorded59,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRR 150J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 9,192 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,963 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,858 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,264 miles

N/s rear - fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

O/s front - floor-pan corroded.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,264 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

N/s rear - fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

O/s front - floor-pan corroded.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,363 miles

Brake warning switch wiring - broken at plug.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre - deteriating.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 51,363 miles

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

Brake warning switch wiring - broken at plug.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre - deteriating.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 51,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s rear tyre - deteriating.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FRR 150J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FRR 150J, 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 FRR 150J registered?

FRR 150J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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