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GOY 164N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,698 mi
Last recorded8,698 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOY 164N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 8,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 8,698 miles

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,555 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 1,403 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 1,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 96,566 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 96,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 96,556 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

c.o. very low

n/s front inner wing slightly corroded

slight noise from n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 94,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,857 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 93,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 93,641 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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GOY 164N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 47,936 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 GOY 164N, 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 51 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOY 164N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 2 January 1975.

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