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LED 656F

1968 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,790 mi
Last recorded49,790 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini41,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLED 656F
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,790 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 4,979 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 4,631 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 4,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 2,852 miles

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

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

dampness at nearside front to rear hydrolastic pipe

exhaust fouling under-body

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear service brakes poor

rear subframe has cover plates fitted over lower longitudal beams

Pass 31 Jan 2008 742 miles

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

rear brake readings just passed

Fail 30 Jan 2008 742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

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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LED 656F is a 1968 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,414 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LED 656F, 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 58 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LED 656F registered?

LED 656F is a 1968 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 March 1968.

Is LED 656F safe to buy?

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