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PJK 472N

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

90,061 mi
Last recorded90,061 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJK 472N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,061 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bucket seat fitted o/s/f

n/s/f floor corroded repair made to inside

poor wiring in engine bay

surface corrosion to both front inner A posts

Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,058 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bucket seat fitted o/s/f

n/s/f floor corroded repair made to inside

poor wiring in engine bay

surface corrosion to both front inner A posts

Fail 24 May 2016 90,053 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short all lights not tested (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted both (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,552 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,540 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,648 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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PJK 472N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 PJK 472N, 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 52 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJK 472N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 30 August 1974.

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