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RKG 700M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,704 mi
Last recorded8,704 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKG 700M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 8,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 7,637 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 6,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 6,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 5,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 5 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,012 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2006 13,997 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak

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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RKG 700M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKG 700M, 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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RKG 700M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 5 February 1974.

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