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MTW 522J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,164 mi
Last recorded2,164 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTW 522J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 2,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard lamps inoperative

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 5 May 2021 1,689 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 1,689 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced lamps not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 1,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 1,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 1,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 1,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 1,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 545 miles
Pass 28 May 2016
Pass 8 May 2009 56,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,638 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 55,796 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 55,535 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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MTW 522J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 MTW 522J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MTW 522J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 10 March 1971.

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