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LFJ 298P

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,224 mi
Last recorded94,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFJ 298P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,224 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 94,224 miles

Nearside Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking 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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LFJ 298P 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 LFJ 298P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFJ 298P registered?

LFJ 298P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 18 August 1975.

Is LFJ 298P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFJ 298P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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