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XNP 516G

1969 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,175 mi
Last recorded34,175 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini 100045,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNP 516G
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 28,042 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,102 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 26,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 26,092 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 26,090 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,431 miles

GEAR SELECTOR REMOT MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,428 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

GEAR SELECTOR REMOT MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,006 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 23,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 11,500 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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XNP 516G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,655 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 XNP 516G, 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 57 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 XNP 516G registered?

XNP 516G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 11 April 1969.

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