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SVR 846K

1971 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,369 mi
Last recorded136,369 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 846K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both steering rack gaiters starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,377 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 135,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,541 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,574 miles

Both front seats slightly loose

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front door inner catches poor

Front indicators poor

Nearside front floor pan slightly corroded near sub frame mount

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

Offside parking brake poor

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,666 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SVR 846K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 SVR 846K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVR 846K registered?

SVR 846K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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