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HBT 284L

1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,786 mi
Last recorded5,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT67,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBT 284L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,786 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 5,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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HBT 284L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 67,135 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBT 284L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBT 284L registered?

HBT 284L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 11 June 1973.

Is HBT 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBT 284L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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