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FYD 545K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,666 mi
Last recorded27,666 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYD 545K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,999 miles

battery box surface rust

boot floor slight rust

slight in balance rear brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside front drive shaft castle nut split pin missing

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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FYD 545K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYD 545K, 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 FYD 545K registered?

FYD 545K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FYD 545K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYD 545K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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