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GJW 422N

1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,714 mi
Last recorded28,714 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT49,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJW 422N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion top of outer wing, small hole. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing top small rust hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished and split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,714 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,714 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wings corrdoed

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner floorpan corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Slight leak from front exhaust

Slight play in steering coloum

Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,714 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wings corrdoed

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner floorpan corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Slight leak from front exhaust

Slight play in steering coloum

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,714 miles

Corrosion to upper bodywork

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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GJW 422N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 49,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJW 422N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJW 422N registered?

GJW 422N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 July 1975.

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