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XAD 576J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,630 mi
Last recorded52,630 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 576J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,630 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,905 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,849 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 51,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,743 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 51,743 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,743 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 51,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 51,451 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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XAD 576J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XAD 576J, 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 XAD 576J registered?

XAD 576J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is XAD 576J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAD 576J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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