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HOP 693L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,612 mi
Last recorded80,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOP 693L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,163 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,613 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 80,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,612 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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HOP 693L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 HOP 693L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOP 693L registered?

HOP 693L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is HOP 693L safe to buy?

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