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PAL 624F

1968 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,694 mi
Last recorded43,694 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini 100048,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAL 624F
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,195 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,060 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 28,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,123 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front floor section weak [corroded]

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,098 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 8,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 4,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 3,330 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 3,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 1,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 1,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PAL 624F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,210 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 PAL 624F, 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 58 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 PAL 624F registered?

PAL 624F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 14 February 1968.

Is PAL 624F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAL 624F shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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