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EYB 369J

1971 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 369J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,565 miles

idle speed slightly high

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,207 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EYB 369J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EYB 369J, 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 EYB 369J registered?

EYB 369J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is EYB 369J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYB 369J 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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