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TVY 461H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,596 mi
Last recorded66,596 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVY 461H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,596 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,026 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,374 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,274 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,809 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,310 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,299 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight roughness in Offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight roughness in Offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,462 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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TVY 461H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 TVY 461H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TVY 461H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 14 January 1970.

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