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MRF 35F

1968 Austin Mini 1000

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,552 mi
Last recorded87,552 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini 100048,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRF 35F
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,552 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,064 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,053 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,072 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,072 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010
Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,281 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 74,907 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 69,215 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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MRF 35F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,210 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 MRF 35F, 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 58 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 MRF 35F registered?

MRF 35F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 4 March 1968.

Is MRF 35F safe to buy?

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