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GHY 527K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,600 mi
Last recorded11,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 527K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,834 miles

nearside inner rack joint slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2012 9,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside inner rack joint slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,207 miles

offside obligatory mirror removable type

offside rear side light slightly dim

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 9,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 9,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 9,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2006

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GHY 527K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHY 527K, 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 GHY 527K registered?

GHY 527K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is GHY 527K safe to buy?

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