MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
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small exhaust blow front
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
small exhaust blow front
Front near side inner drive shaft joint gaitor leaking
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front near side inner drive shaft joint gaitor leaking
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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SAM 778N is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SAM 778N, 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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How do I check the history of SAM 778N?
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What year was SAM 778N registered?
SAM 778N is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is SAM 778N safe to buy?
The MOT history for SAM 778N shows 6 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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