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LPV 545P

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,480 mi
Last recorded33,480 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPV 545P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,431 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 31,431 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,622 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,842 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,857 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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LPV 545P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LPV 545P, 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 LPV 545P registered?

LPV 545P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 23 October 1975.

Is LPV 545P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPV 545P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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