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GPL 205K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,064 mi
Last recorded60,064 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPL 205K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,361 miles

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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GPL 205K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 GPL 205K, 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 55 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 GPL 205K registered?

GPL 205K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is GPL 205K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPL 205K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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