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JPC 603K

1971 Austin Mini

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,234 mi
Last recorded30,234 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPC 603K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,230 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 30,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,093 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 29,979 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All tyres are slightly misshaped

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear subframe is starting to corrode

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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JPC 603K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPC 603K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPC 603K registered?

JPC 603K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 December 1971.

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