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DUC 577J

1970 Austin Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,859 mi
Last recorded27,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 577J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,859 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 27,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,120 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,312 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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DUC 577J is a 1970 Austin Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DUC 577J, 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 DUC 577J registered?

DUC 577J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is DUC 577J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUC 577J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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