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GPH 536N

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPH 536N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 90,467 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 90,465 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,399 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 90,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,734 miles

Drivers door mirror missing

Fail 28 May 2015 88,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Drivers door mirror missing

Nearside front floor excessively corroded

Offside lower outer sill excessively corroded at front

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

Nearside lower outer sill excessively corroded in several places

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,740 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,137 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2011 85,134 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,131 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,902 miles

front tyres slight perishing

general body corrosion,

Pass 13 May 2008 84,875 miles

slight corrosion front valance, n/s a post and panel

Pass 4 May 2007 84,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 84,562 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 84,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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GPH 536N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 GPH 536N, 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 52 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 GPH 536N registered?

GPH 536N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 22 November 1974.

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