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589 DLD

1961 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,097 mi
Last recorded85,097 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration589 DLD
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 85,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 84,966 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 84,940 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,284 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,713 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SHOW OUT SIDE FRONT WINGS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SMELL OF FUEL NO LEAK FOUND

Fail 17 Dec 2012 81,708 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SHOW OUT SIDE FRONT WINGS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SMELL OF FUEL NO LEAK FOUND

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 80,295 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,291 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,266 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,205 miles

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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589 DLD is a 1961 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 589 DLD, 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 589 DLD registered?

589 DLD is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 December 1961.

Is 589 DLD safe to buy?

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