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UTM 7K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,221 mi
Last recorded67,221 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTM 7K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,221 miles

Rear both lower panels filled

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,184 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,400 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,831 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front bumper missing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 60,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front bumper missing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,779 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 60,779 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

drivers rear tyre has perished side wall

rust in drivers door

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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UTM 7K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTM 7K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTM 7K registered?

UTM 7K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 18 November 1971.

Is UTM 7K safe to buy?

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