MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
small blow at exhaust downpipe joint
signs of corrosion on front wheel arch/floor joints
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
signs of corrosion on front wheel arch/floor joints
small blow at exhaust downpipe joint
front driveshaft couplings appearto be rubbing against gearbox,offside coupling appears to be worn out,recommend repair
nearside front suspension trumpet rubber deteriorated
recommend hydro-elastic suspension be pumped up
sone freeplay in nearside of steering rack,recommend repair
play in n/s steering rack end
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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TMC 501F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 TMC 501F, 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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What year was TMC 501F registered?
TMC 501F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 5 April 1968.
Is TMC 501F safe to buy?
The MOT history for TMC 501F shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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