CarVerify

Free Car Check

DOJ 233K

1972 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi
4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOJ 233K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both nearside and offside front shocker bushes getting perished!!

both nearside and offside rear shocker bushes getting perished!!

drivers mirror slightly loose!!

fog lamp tell tail not worling!!

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking detected!!

offside rear fog lamp not working!!

Fail 8 Aug 2014

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both nearside and offside front shocker bushes getting perished!!

both nearside and offside rear shocker bushes getting perished!!

drivers mirror slightly loose!!

fog lamp tell tail not worling!!

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking detected!!

offside rear fog lamp not working!!

Pass 11 Oct 2012

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

BRAKE PIPES VERY SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Fail 3 Oct 2012

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

BRAKE PIPES VERY SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 12 Sep 2011
Fail 12 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010
Pass 8 Sep 2009

corrosion started on brake pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2009

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bonnet only holding on secondry catch

corrosion started on brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2008
Fail 23 Sep 2008

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007
Pass 8 Sep 2006
Pass 30 Sep 2005
Fail 28 Sep 2005

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

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
Full Austin Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DOJ 233K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 DOJ 233K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DOJ 233K?

You can check the full history of DOJ 233K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DOJ 233K registered?

DOJ 233K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 5 June 1972.

Is DOJ 233K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOJ 233K shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DOJ 233K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DOJ 233K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.