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CNX 460J

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,066 mi
Last recorded12,066 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNX 460J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 12,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 11,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 11,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 10,744 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 10,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 9,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 9,216 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 9,216 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,196 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,122 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,104 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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CNX 460J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNX 460J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CNX 460J?

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What year was CNX 460J registered?

CNX 460J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is CNX 460J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNX 460J shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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