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GTG 6K

1971 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,713 mi
Last recorded49,713 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTG 6K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 49,705 miles

Front brake caliper locking device insecure Disc pad securing split pins not splayed open (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,853 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 48,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GTG 6K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GTG 6K, 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 GTG 6K registered?

GTG 6K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 20 December 1971.

Is GTG 6K safe to buy?

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