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XPR 52M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPR 52M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,363 miles

Both outer sills corroded, Offside holed but none within prescribed area, front edges of sills not very well attached.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,363 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded, Offside holed but none within prescribed area, front edges of sills not very well attached.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,168 miles

Nearside front outer sill detached due to corrosion

Offside outer sill holes and corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,718 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 80,716 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion on the boot floor

Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion on the boot floor

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 79,459 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,061 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 79,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,445 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 78,398 miles

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

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,659 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 77,357 miles

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,886 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm bushes perished

o/s/f outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2006 76,473 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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XPR 52M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 XPR 52M, 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 52 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XPR 52M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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