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PBW 820F

1977 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,925 mi
Last recorded72,925 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 820F
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 May 2009 72,925 miles

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

both sides front floors starting to corrode

front brake pads starting to wear low

imbalance on front brakes

movement in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint reccomend attention

wipers poor

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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PBW 820F is a 1977 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PBW 820F, 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 49 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 PBW 820F registered?

PBW 820F is a 1977 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is PBW 820F safe to buy?

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