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AOV 347K

1971 Austin Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,333 mi
Last recorded24,333 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOV 347K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,333 miles

BOOT LID AND FRONT WINGS CORRODED IN PLACES

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 24,333 miles

BOOT LID AND FRONT WINGS CORRODED IN PLACES

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S R BOOT LID CORRODED.

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUBFRAME BUSHES STARTING TO DE/LAMINATE.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 24,167 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S R BOOT LID CORRODED.

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUBFRAME BUSHES STARTING TO DE/LAMINATE.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,156 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,958 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,504 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 23,504 miles

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

Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,383 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 23,383 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,783 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 22,783 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AOV 347K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOV 347K, 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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AOV 347K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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