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FFV 600Y

1983 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,826 mi
Last recorded18,826 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 600Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 18,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 18,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 18,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 17,490 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 17,172 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 14,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 12,676 miles

main beam flasher faulty (main beam works on constant)

underside starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2014 10,430 miles

Both Front Tyres earing on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 10,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both Front Tyres earing on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,539 miles

o/s/f track rod end gaiter split

Fail 4 Jun 2013 8,539 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

o/s/f track rod end gaiter split

Pass 24 May 2012 63,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 63,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 34,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 May 2011 34,522 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 1,938 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 1,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FFV 600Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FFV 600Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FFV 600Y registered?

FFV 600Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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