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GOC 672N

1974 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,530 mi
Last recorded53,530 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini50,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOC 672N
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,530 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 53,529 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,529 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,901 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 496,658 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 496,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,161 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s door stiff to open

Fail 13 Sep 2012 47,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s door stiff to open

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,879 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,879 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine stopped due to faulty points

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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GOC 672N is a 1974 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,714 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 GOC 672N, 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 52 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOC 672N registered?

GOC 672N is a 1974 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 November 1974.

Is GOC 672N safe to buy?

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