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VBJ 732M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,999 mi
Last recorded1,999 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 732M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 1,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 1,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 1,999 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 1,999 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight corrosion ofside front floor

Pass 30 Aug 2012 1,999 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 1,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 19,994 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front grill insecure

rear silencer rubber broken, exh still secure

Pass 13 Nov 2010 1,999 miles

nearside front king pin has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2009 1,999 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 1,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 1,999 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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VBJ 732M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 VBJ 732M, 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 52 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 VBJ 732M registered?

VBJ 732M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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