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TNO 969N

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,836 mi
Last recorded34,836 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNO 969N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,836 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,726 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 34,047 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,852 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 33,852 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,007 miles

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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TNO 969N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TNO 969N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNO 969N registered?

TNO 969N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is TNO 969N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNO 969N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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