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SAD 306N

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAD 306N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,550 miles

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

no lights fitted at time of test

no windows fitted at time of test

no windscreen wipers or washers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2010 85,544 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

no lights fitted at time of test

no windscreen fitted at time of test

wipers and washers not tested

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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SAD 306N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey 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 SAD 306N, 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 SAD 306N registered?

SAD 306N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SAD 306N safe to buy?

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