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NRG 250M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,439 mi
Last recorded36,439 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRG 250M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 36,439 miles

Brake pipes greased/ painted preventing a full inspection.

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

Underneath of vehicle painted/ undersealed preventing a full inspection.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General floor pan and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 36,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding Possible disc (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Marked with yellow chalk, loose nut (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both rear do not stay on when pedal depressed. (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes greased/ painted preventing a full inspection.

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

Underneath of vehicle painted/ undersealed preventing a full inspection.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General floor pan and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,331 miles

Offside rear service brake has slightly low reading !

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,746 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 34,470 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,470 miles

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

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

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

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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NRG 250M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 NRG 250M, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NRG 250M?

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What year was NRG 250M registered?

NRG 250M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NRG 250M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRG 250M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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