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HAT 597N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAT 597N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 86,925 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2017 85,677 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,094 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 84,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,811 miles

freeplay in steering rack

nearside steering rack insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,804 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 61,385 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,518 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 80,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,759 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 78,054 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 78,049 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,009 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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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.

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