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KBX 548P

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBX 548P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,821 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 51,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

1. Rear subframe is thin in places need checking again in 6 months.

Fail 6 Feb 2006 51,796 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

slight play/wear in steering rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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KBX 548P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 KBX 548P, 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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KBX 548P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 8 October 1975.

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