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GHT 544K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHT 544K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 87,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 86,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 86,159 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 86,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Co Reading 11.21 HC Reading 1968.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch needs adjusting or replacing

driver door top hinge insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2006 86,152 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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GHT 544K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHT 544K, 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 54 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 GHT 544K registered?

GHT 544K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 24 April 1972.

Is GHT 544K safe to buy?

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