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FDT 480J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDT 480J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2020 3 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,678 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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FDT 480J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDT 480J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDT 480J registered?

FDT 480J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is FDT 480J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDT 480J shows 4 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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