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RPR 813

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,012 mi
Last recorded41,012 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 813
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 41,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,001 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 41,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 40,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,993 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,970 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 40,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,106 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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RPR 813 is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPR 813, 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 RPR 813 registered?

RPR 813 is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 April 1974.

Is RPR 813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 813 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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