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LJX 116H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,279 mi
Last recorded52,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJX 116H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 52,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,131 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,992 miles

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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LJX 116H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJX 116H, 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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What year was LJX 116H registered?

LJX 116H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is LJX 116H safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJX 116H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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