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240 UYN

1962 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,949 mi
Last recorded42,949 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration240 UYN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 42,949 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 42,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 39,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 39,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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240 UYN is a 1962 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 240 UYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 64 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 240 UYN registered?

240 UYN is a 1962 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 13 June 1962.

Is 240 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 240 UYN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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