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580 XUL

1961 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration580 XUL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 72,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,684 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,692 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 39,672 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,672 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,183 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,183 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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580 XUL is a 1961 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1961 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,133 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 580 XUL, 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 65 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 580 XUL registered?

580 XUL is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 15 November 1961.

Is 580 XUL safe to buy?

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