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XPY 318K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPY 318K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 17,134 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 980 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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XPY 318K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPY 318K, 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 XPY 318K registered?

XPY 318K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XPY 318K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPY 318K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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