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XOB 818J

1971 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOB 818J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,084 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,694 miles

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

Offside Front bottom shock mount stud not through the ni lock fully but seems locked and secure

all tyres perished and cracked

all wheel and tyres are very slightly misshapen

play both inner steering rack joints

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front bottom shock mount stud not through the ni lock fully but seems locked and secure

all tyres perished and cracked

all wheel and tyres are very slightly misshapen

play both inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,268 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,266 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front lower shock absorber retaining nut is tight and secure but nylok doesn't appear to be in use

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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XOB 818J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOB 818J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XOB 818J registered?

XOB 818J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 15 April 1971.

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