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FRF 327K

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,996 mi
Last recorded52,996 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRF 327K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,989 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,982 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside handbake weak.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,927 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise offside front floor to sill corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,698 miles

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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FRF 327K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRF 327K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRF 327K registered?

FRF 327K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is FRF 327K safe to buy?

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