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KTJ 126F

1968 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,010 mi
Last recorded60,010 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini 100048,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTJ 126F
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,010 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,836 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,524 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,723 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 58,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,723 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 58,723 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2007 58,723 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 58,723 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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KTJ 126F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,210 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KTJ 126F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KTJ 126F registered?

KTJ 126F is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is KTJ 126F safe to buy?

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