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TPC 859M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,670 mi
Last recorded50,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPC 859M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 4,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 4,711 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,138 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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TPC 859M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 TPC 859M, 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 53 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 TPC 859M registered?

TPC 859M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is TPC 859M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPC 859M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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