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TOF 443N

1974 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOF 443N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded. jacking point.

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

Offside Front Floor pan corroded. jacking point.

Offside Rear Floor pan corroded. jacking point.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,342 miles

Nearside front floor area corroded

Offside front and rear floor areas corrodind

gear selector pin loose

slight movement top steering column bush

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area by subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front floor area corroded

Offside front and rear floor areas corrodind

gear selector pin loose

slight movement top steering column bush

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,009 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear jacking point araes corroding

offside front inner wing area corroding

top steering column bush worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,523 miles

Engine idle speed a little fast

Engine oil on minimum

Slight play in steering

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,159 miles

Lower steering column bush worn

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyres protrude from body width

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Lower steering column bush worn

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Tyres protrude from body width

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,774 miles

slight play in front ball joints

slight rust under body

Pass 11 May 2010 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 56,576 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wiper blades very slow

Fail 8 May 2008 55,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades very slow

Pass 3 May 2007 53,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,031 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,055 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 52,052 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 52,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

road wheels and type stricking out of body.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 44,457 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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TOF 443N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TOF 443N, 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 TOF 443N registered?

TOF 443N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 13 August 1974.

Is TOF 443N safe to buy?

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