MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure drop arm (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure drop arm (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside and o/s steering rack end
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
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How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RCM 397K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 RCM 397K, 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 RCM 397K registered?
RCM 397K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 October 1971.
Is RCM 397K safe to buy?
The MOT history for RCM 397K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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