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NPJ 589L

1971 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,832 mi
Last recorded20,832 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 589L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,832 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 17,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NPJ 589L is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPJ 589L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPJ 589L registered?

NPJ 589L is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NPJ 589L safe to buy?

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