MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,670 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly chafed nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight brake bind - brake pedal slightly tight †on pedal shaft.
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GGF 420J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 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 Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGF 420J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GGF 420J registered?
GGF 420J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 15 July 1971.
Is GGF 420J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GGF 420J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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