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NKN 793F

1968 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,451 mi
Last recorded25,451 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini 100048,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKN 793F
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,451 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 25,451 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has several areas of weakness and corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2015 25,361 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle has several areas of weakness and corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,062 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 25,062 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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NKN 793F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,210 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 NKN 793F, 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 58 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NKN 793F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1968.

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