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LYD 618P

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 618P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 83,139 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 83,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 82,661 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2005 74,281 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 74,281 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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LYD 618P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 LYD 618P, 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 LYD 618P registered?

LYD 618P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 22 September 1975.

Is LYD 618P safe to buy?

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