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KHU 975L

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,171 mi
Last recorded5,171 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 975L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 5,171 miles

bumpers missing

nearside rear subframe mounting bolt to short and no thread showing through lock nut

Fail 4 May 2011 5,171 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

bumpers missing

nearside rear subframe mounting bolt to short and no thread showing through lock nut

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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KHU 975L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,028 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 KHU 975L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHU 975L?

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What year was KHU 975L registered?

KHU 975L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is KHU 975L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHU 975L 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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