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GYL 228J

1971 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,281 mi
Last recorded43,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYL 228J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,281 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 43,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 42,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front top suspension arms inner joints gaiters split.

Main beam not working on tell tale switch.

Nearside front CV boot has slight leak of grease.

Nearside front brake hose has sligth kink.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in the offside front bottom ball joint.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe touching hand brake cable.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 65,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 65,515 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 65,514 miles

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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GYL 228J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Yellow 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYL 228J, 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 GYL 228J registered?

GYL 228J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is GYL 228J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYL 228J 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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