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RRM 574M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRM 574M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 85,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,065 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,065 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,542 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,542 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement quadrant (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center exhaust hanger partially split

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,889 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 73,887 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,845 miles

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 62,272 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 62,272 miles

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

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

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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RRM 574M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RRM 574M, 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 RRM 574M registered?

RRM 574M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RRM 574M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRM 574M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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