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GBL 725K

1971 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,314 mi
Last recorded46,314 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 725K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 46,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,285 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,000 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 82,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,000 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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GBL 725K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GBL 725K, 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 GBL 725K registered?

GBL 725K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for GBL 725K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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