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JBF 545N

1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,564 mi
Last recorded17,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT49,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBF 545N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,225 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 15,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,823 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake efficiency low

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,593 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 12,557 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JBF 545N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 49,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBF 545N, 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 51 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 JBF 545N registered?

JBF 545N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 20 March 1975.

Is JBF 545N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBF 545N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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