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ANJ 705J

1971 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,432 mi
Last recorded38,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 705J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside inner tie rod ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer sills / door steps have slight corrosion

steering rack has slight play in nearside inner balljoint

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,800 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2014 27,626 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 23,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,035 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished on inner side walls

Fail 13 Jul 2012 18,030 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

both rear tyres perrished on inner side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,751 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 17,352 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 17,352 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,829 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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ANJ 705J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANJ 705J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANJ 705J registered?

ANJ 705J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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