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RSF 555M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,438 mi
Last recorded43,438 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSF 555M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,438 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 43,438 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RSF 555M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RSF 555M, 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 RSF 555M registered?

RSF 555M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 25 June 1974.

Is RSF 555M safe to buy?

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