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C710 JDA

1971 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 JDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 64,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 64,878 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

full floor light and heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,131 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 74,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 70,309 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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C710 JDA is a 1971 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C710 JDA, 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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C710 JDA is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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