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FMD 121J

1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,316 mi
Last recorded62,316 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT59,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMD 121J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting /worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting /worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,304 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear slight noise in wheel bearing

battery poorly secured

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,301 miles

Battery securing device is poor.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery securing device is poor.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,292 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 62,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,288 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

surface rusting on front bulkhead

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,279 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight roughness in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,274 miles

rear fog warning lamp not working

slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 62,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear fog warning lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,255 miles

front suspension nearing bump stops

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,243 miles

Front floor pans starting to rust

Minor damage to centre exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,237 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,223 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 62,161 miles

BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN

UNDER SIDE AND FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTY

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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FMD 121J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,784 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMD 121J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FMD 121J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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