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SAF 422M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,865 mi
Last recorded5,865 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAF 422M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 5,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 5,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 5,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 5,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 5,664 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,610 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,609 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 May 2008 5,600 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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SAF 422M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SAF 422M, 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 SAF 422M registered?

SAF 422M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 27 June 1974.

Is SAF 422M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAF 422M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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