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GMD 263J

1971 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

520 mi
Last recorded520 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMD 263J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no outer door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted or soft top fitted and so able to open doors using inner handles.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no outer door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted or soft top fitted and so able to open doors using inner handles.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

no exterior door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted either, access to vehicle by leaning over door.

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

wiper motor slightly weak in operation, efficient at test.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 165 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

no exterior door handles fitted to vehicle but no roof fitted either, access to vehicle by leaning over door.

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

wiper motor slightly weak in operation, efficient at test.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,633 miles

All advisories as per earlier test on July 31st 2007.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 65,633 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front doors cannot be opened from outside. Sidelamps in front spoiler brighter than others. Bodykit fitted. Front brake hoses braided metal. No oil pressure warning light. Front exhaust bracket facing downwards.

Oil leak

Battery front to rear cable VERY close to exhaust at front.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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GMD 263J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMD 263J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMD 263J registered?

GMD 263J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 July 1971.

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