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KFV 140N

1975 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

8,239 mi
Last recorded8,239 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 140N
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 8,239 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,861 miles

vehicle has extensive welded repairs and is heavy undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2016 7,831 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed adjacent to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working indicators fail to flash (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

vehicle has extensive welded repairs and is heavy undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2016 7,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

Sub-frame insecure front subframe, both front bolts missing and rear bushes missing (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat slightly loose

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel pipe underfloor corroded slightly

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

underbody and inner arches coated in underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2016 7,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cone ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Battery insecure (in boot load area)

Fuel filler cap slightly perished.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear boot floor area corroded.

Rear sub frame mountings corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 7,776 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt trunion cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,714 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 7,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,657 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 7,485 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 7,374 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,915 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 6,639 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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KFV 140N is a 1975 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFV 140N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 51 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KFV 140N registered?

KFV 140N is a 1975 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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