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PCM 689J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,759 mi
Last recorded79,759 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCM 689J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,416 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe mounting bushes contaminated with oil and poor condition close to excess (2.4.G.2)

clutch/throttle pedal rubbers missing

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor pans

oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes poor condition contaminated with oil

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills corroded

clutch pedal/throttle pedal rubbers missing

floor pans corroded

front sub-frame rear mounting bushes poor condition(contaminated with oil)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes(contaminated with oil)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,517 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills corroded

clutch pedal/throttle pedal rubbers missing

floor pans corroded

front sub-frame rear mounting bushes poor condition(contaminated with oil)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes(contaminated with oil)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,686 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,834 miles

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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PCM 689J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCM 689J, 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 PCM 689J registered?

PCM 689J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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