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TUX 161J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,851 mi
Last recorded63,851 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUX 161J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,851 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 63,835 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 62,804 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 62,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,614 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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TUX 161J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 TUX 161J, 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 56 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 TUX 161J registered?

TUX 161J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 22 October 1970.

Is TUX 161J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUX 161J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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