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DLT 405J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,125 mi
Last recorded20,125 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 405J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,125 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 20,117 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 1,805 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 85,255 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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DLT 405J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLT 405J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLT 405J registered?

DLT 405J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is DLT 405J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLT 405J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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