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SFK 435M

1974 Austin Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73 mi
Last recorded73 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini50,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFK 435M
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2013 73 miles

165 60 10 tyres on rear 165 60 12 tyres on front

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front tyres sidewall perishing

front wipers split

passenger side mirror cracked

steel wheels on front , alloys on rear

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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SFK 435M is a 1974 Austin Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFK 435M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 52 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SFK 435M registered?

SFK 435M is a 1974 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is SFK 435M safe to buy?

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