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VLM 188G

1969 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,006 mi
Last recorded40,006 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini 100045,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLM 188G
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,006 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 39,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,850 miles

Hazards not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubber mountings perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,787 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard lights not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Been fouling on suspension component (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog light not working

Fail 2 Oct 2020 39,783 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S front wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully check wheel bearing rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully check wheel bearing rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard lights not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose fouling rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fog light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2020 39,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 74% imbalanced and parking brake 45% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hazards not working

rear fog light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,829 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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VLM 188G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,655 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 VLM 188G, 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 57 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 VLM 188G registered?

VLM 188G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1969.

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