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UXC 588J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,956 mi
Last recorded47,956 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXC 588J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,956 miles

Central side repeater not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamp main beam "tell tail" not working

Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,062 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 93,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,657 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily undersealed.

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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UXC 588J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 UXC 588J, 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 55 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 UXC 588J registered?

UXC 588J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 16 June 1971.

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