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GAH 594K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,697 mi
Last recorded63,697 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAH 594K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,389 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 58,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,470 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluctuation from front brakes , play in steering coloum , rear seats & fixings have been removed , front grille not fitted , rear fog lamp in-op , front indicators & wing repeaters tinted , both sides rear light lenses tinted , air filter not fitted

front brake discs corroded , front suspension close to o/s/f bump stop , exhaust system fouling gear linkage , park brake cables corroded , clutch slave cylinder leaking , n/s/f tyre worn approching tread wear bars

heavy surface corrosion to both front inner wings , corrosion/dents/scratches to various body panels , exhaust system corroded , engine & gear box oil leaks , heavy surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

n/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r park brake effort low. exhaust middle section blowing slightly. rear exhaust mounting under strain.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 58,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fluctuation from front brakes , play in steering coloum , rear seats & fixings have been removed , front grille not fitted , rear fog lamp in-op , front indicators & wing repeaters tinted , both sides rear light lenses tinted , air filter not fitted

front brake discs corroded , front suspension close to o/s/f bump stop , exhaust system fouling gear linkage , park brake cables corroded , clutch slave cylinder leaking , n/s/f tyre worn approching tread wear bars

heavy surface corrosion to both front inner wings , corrosion/dents/scratches to various body panels , exhaust system corroded , engine & gear box oil leaks , heavy surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

n/s/f bump stop 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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GAH 594K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GAH 594K, 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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GAH 594K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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