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TPJ 29S

1977 Austin Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,595 mi
Last recorded1,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPJ 29S
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 1,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 77 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f hub assembly small amount of play

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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TPJ 29S is a 1977 Austin Mini 1000 in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPJ 29S, 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 49 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 TPJ 29S registered?

TPJ 29S is a 1977 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 27 August 1977.

Is TPJ 29S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPJ 29S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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