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EWP 305J

1971 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,069 mi
Last recorded31,069 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 305J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 31,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 28,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 27,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,511 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,975 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,266 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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EWP 305J is a 1971 Austin Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWP 305J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWP 305J registered?

EWP 305J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EWP 305J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWP 305J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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