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TPP 495L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,572 mi
Last recorded20,572 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPP 495L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,424 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake low effort (service brake)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,142 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,404 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 19,404 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,694 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

strong advisory that the nearside front door sill is corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,987 miles

145/sr10 sp radial

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

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

rear tyres perishing

strong advisory that the nearside front door sill is corrodeing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,024 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside door sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,230 miles

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

both outer door sills corrodeing

nearside wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,415 miles

both outer door sills starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,711 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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TPP 495L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TPP 495L, 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 TPP 495L registered?

TPP 495L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is TPP 495L safe to buy?

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