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GJB 512K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,722 mi
Last recorded60,722 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJB 512K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,722 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,845 miles

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,705 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GJB 512K 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJB 512K, 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 GJB 512K registered?

GJB 512K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 21 February 1972.

Is GJB 512K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJB 512K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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