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POR 661M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,141 mi
Last recorded94,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 661M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

service brake performance close to limit (52%)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,117 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,213 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,406 miles

all tyres have slight cracks.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,419 miles

clutch pedal rubber deteriating.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber deteriating.

Pass 28 May 2012 89,411 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 89,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,452 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 87,740 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,975 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings both sides although the brakes are acceptable i would have expected them to beabit better

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,979 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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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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