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NGF 234K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,919 mi
Last recorded66,919 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGF 234K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,825 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,343 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns inner sill holed outside of any pescribed area

Fail 29 Jul 2011 62,333 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns inner sill holed outside of any pescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both sills corroded at the front (outside of any pescribed area)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,244 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both sills corroded at the front (outside of any pescribed area)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,752 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,930 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 54,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,901 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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NGF 234K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 NGF 234K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NGF 234K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 22 June 1972.

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