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TUC 619M

1973 Austin Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUC 619M
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 99 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 9 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 9 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking T piece under washer bottle on bulkhead (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILLS CORRODING

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

OFFSIDE SILLAT FRONT HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT RUN OUT FROM FRONT BRAKES

Fail 11 Oct 2008 38,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

OFFSIDE SILLAT FRONT HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT RUN OUT FROM FRONT BRAKES

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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TUC 619M is a 1973 Austin Mini in Multi-colour with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUC 619M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TUC 619M is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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