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KYJ 436H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,437 mi
Last recorded91,437 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYJ 436H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,346 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,360 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,988 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,461 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 89,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,086 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,435 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,150 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 30 Jan 2009 86,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,681 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 85,663 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fiberglass front fitted

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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KYJ 436H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 KYJ 436H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KYJ 436H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 23 April 1970.

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