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ONO 555K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

912 mi
Last recorded912 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONO 555K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 912 miles

Front lower sub frame mounting bolts look loose

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 909 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front lower sub frame mounting bolts look loose

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 821 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front floor corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Loose and knocking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 9 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,507 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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ONO 555K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONO 555K, 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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ONO 555K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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