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DPJ 442J

1970 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPJ 442J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,313 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/n/s/f bottom ball joints.

slight play in steering colom.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,305 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/n/s/f bottom ball joints.

slight play in steering colom.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,264 miles

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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DPJ 442J is a 1970 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 DPJ 442J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPJ 442J registered?

DPJ 442J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 September 1970.

Is DPJ 442J safe to buy?

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