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RNM 273J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,751 mi
Last recorded13,751 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNM 273J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 13,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,751 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,150 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushs

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,500 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 53,012 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

extensive repairs to underbody appears ok

offside sill corroding

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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RNM 273J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 RNM 273J, 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 56 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 RNM 273J registered?

RNM 273J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is RNM 273J safe to buy?

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