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COT 674K

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 674K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,300 miles

No oil pressure warning light, alternator light, rev counter

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside brake caliper is a passenger side one as the bleed nipple is on the bottom

Passenger seatbelt tricky to release

Fail 14 Nov 2024 54,300 miles

Steering wheel rim loose Steering wheel not secured to the adaptor (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Stopped just off the parked position, didn’t even make a full sweep (3.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt tricky to release on the inertia

Offside Brake caliper is a passenger side one as it has the bleed nipple now at the bottom

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 54,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,288 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,288 miles

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

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,264 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,264 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,245 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f tyre has age related cracking to outer tread no cords showing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,949 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

ind/switch/poor

no/rear/seat/belts/fit

o/s/front/caliper//

Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,949 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

ind/switch/poor

no/rear/seat/belts/fit

o/s/front/caliper//

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,950 miles

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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COT 674K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 47,500 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COT 674K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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COT 674K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 20 September 1971.

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