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AUY 12M

1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,803 mi
Last recorded33,803 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 12M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,803 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,544 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,289 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AUY 12M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AUY 12M, 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 52 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 AUY 12M registered?

AUY 12M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 April 1974.

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