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FVO 745J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,911 mi
Last recorded37,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVO 745J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012
Pass 23 Jul 2011 2,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 2,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 2,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 2,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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FVO 745J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVO 745J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVO 745J registered?

FVO 745J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 3 May 1971.

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