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KGA 942L

1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,594 mi
Last recorded43,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT67,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGA 942L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 43,576 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KGA 942L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Multi-colour 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 KGA 942L, 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 KGA 942L registered?

KGA 942L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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