MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
service brake performance close to limit (52%)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
all tyres have slight cracks.
clutch pedal rubber deteriating.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
clutch pedal rubber deteriating.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all four tyres perishing slightly
slight play in front wheel bearings both sides although the brakes are acceptable i would have expected them to beabit better
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POR 661M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 POR 661M, 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.
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What year was POR 661M registered?
POR 661M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1973.
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