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LKK 846P

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,019 mi
Last recorded59,019 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKK 846P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 59,019 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,848 miles

Front wipers smearing

brakes only just met pass level adjustment required

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,827 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,632 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,903 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 52,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,792 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,024 miles

all 4 tyres low + perished

Fail 16 Jan 2008 51,024 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres low + perished

Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,972 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,933 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front indicator lens is fading from amber towards white.

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

Splits on both ends of nearside wiper blade.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,729 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 48,678 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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LKK 846P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LKK 846P, 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.

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What year was LKK 846P registered?

LKK 846P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 25 September 1975.

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