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SVW 601K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVW 601K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,322 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,320 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,320 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,089 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion offside front floor

Pass 4 Aug 2006 77,523 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 77,523 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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SVW 601K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Gold with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 SVW 601K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVW 601K registered?

SVW 601K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is SVW 601K safe to buy?

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