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KHY 865L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,346 mi
Last recorded71,346 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 865L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,346 miles

Oil leak

under seal under vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,092 miles

headlight switch

play in n/s rackend

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,742 miles

advise rear shocks

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,475 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,475 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

as per test 854054686239

Fail 11 Oct 2006 56,064 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s floorpan starting to corrode

o/s rear jacking point insecure

o/s rear tyre tread low

signs of previous leak on carb

slight footbrake travel

slight play to n/s front top balljoint

slight play to steering column

slight play to steering rack

sligt play to o/s bottom balljoint

Pass 14 Oct 2005 55,333 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 55,333 miles

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

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

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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KHY 865L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KHY 865L, 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 KHY 865L registered?

KHY 865L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is KHY 865L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHY 865L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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