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XHK 456L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHK 456L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,810 miles

Nearside Front dust cover under suspension cone deteriorated on arm

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,783 miles

nearside front cv boot slightly insecure

vehicle underside covered with underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,762 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres very heavily perrished

vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2014 57,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres very heavily perrished

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,507 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 57,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,851 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 56,826 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,000 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2006 55,536 miles

both front tyres are perishing on inner sidewalls

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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XHK 456L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 XHK 456L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XHK 456L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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