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RKE 708M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKE 708M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 8 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 8 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 97,205 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 97,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 96,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,248 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear valance support braket by offside rear subframe mounting is holed with corrossion

rear fog light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2007 94,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,011 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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RKE 708M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKE 708M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKE 708M registered?

RKE 708M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 20 March 1974.

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The MOT history for RKE 708M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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