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PUD 842M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,845 mi
Last recorded48,845 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 842M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 48,829 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,529 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to crack,ok for mot.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,587 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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PUD 842M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUD 842M, 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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What year was PUD 842M registered?

PUD 842M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 3 April 1974.

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