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TWU 510L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWU 510L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,449 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 70,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,081 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,052 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 68,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,192 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

auxillary front lamps come on with headlamp dip beam

Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight roughness to n/s/r bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2008
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,029 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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TWU 510L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWU 510L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWU 510L registered?

TWU 510L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is TWU 510L safe to buy?

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