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XOK 808J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOK 808J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,872 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,872 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,812 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,812 miles

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

Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,577 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 79,577 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 79,562 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,859 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 78,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,945 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,781 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 78,781 miles

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

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

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

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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XOK 808J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XOK 808J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XOK 808J registered?

XOK 808J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is XOK 808J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOK 808J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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