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MEY 963J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 963J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,699 miles

Corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch.

Track rod end dust covers o/s & n/s perishing/cracking.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,504 miles

Play in rear wheel bearings.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,163 miles

Rear wheel bearings noisy.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,468 miles

Front wheel bearing at o/s noisy.Rear wheel noisy at n/s.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,338 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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MEY 963J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MEY 963J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEY 963J registered?

MEY 963J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 12 November 1970.

Is MEY 963J safe to buy?

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