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NFS 609P

1976 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,805 mi
Last recorded56,805 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1976 Austin Mini 100055,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFS 609P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,805 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,713 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 56,711 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,659 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,493 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,399 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,884 miles

advise slight play front hubs advise o/side front of vehicle low

Fail 15 May 2008 55,884 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise floor & sill panels all patch repaired advise vehicle slightly leaning to o/side

Fail 29 May 2007 55,468 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 54,296 miles

advise vehicle leaning slightly to o/side possible dampers weak

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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NFS 609P is a 1976 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1976 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,676 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 NFS 609P, 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 50 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 NFS 609P registered?

NFS 609P is a 1976 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 January 1976.

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