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GNX 576K

1972 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNX 576K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 95,001 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Engine upper tie bar mount slight movement

Exhaust front pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gas

Offside front driveshaft touching exhaust front pipe

Offside inner CV boot clip weak effort.

Slight movement in offside front drive shaft inside differential

Small split in nearside inner CV boot.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 95,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Engine upper tie bar mount slight movement

Exhaust front pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gas

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

Offside front driveshaft touching exhaust front pipe

Slight movement in offside front drive shaft inside differential

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 94,629 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,430 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coroded aera in drivers floor

Pass 11 Apr 2009 85,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,663 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 78,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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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GNX 576K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 GNX 576K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNX 576K registered?

GNX 576K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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