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GRA 319H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,565 mi
Last recorded63,565 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRA 319H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,014 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,483 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIABLE HOSES CRACKED

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,041 miles

Oil leaks from engine compartment, will fail next years new requirements.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,346 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,066 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,066 miles

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

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

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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GRA 319H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 GRA 319H, 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 56 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 GRA 319H registered?

GRA 319H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is GRA 319H safe to buy?

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