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KOJ 49P

1975 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini49,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOJ 49P
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,747 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2018 63,694 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 63,514 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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KOJ 49P is a 1975 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 KOJ 49P, 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 51 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KOJ 49P registered?

KOJ 49P is a 1975 Austin Mini, first registered on 5 September 1975.

Is KOJ 49P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOJ 49P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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