MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 patches at arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x2 tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front swivel joint dust covers perished
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 patches (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
freeplay in steering rack
nearside steering rack insecure
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
freeplay in steering rack
nearside steering rack insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
body has slight corrosion
exhaust corroded
structure has slight corrosion
upper and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt (nearside and offside)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HAT 597N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 HAT 597N, 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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What year was HAT 597N registered?
HAT 597N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 28 February 1975.
Is HAT 597N safe to buy?
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