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LFJ 206P

1975 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini49,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFJ 206P
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,915 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 94,915 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 94,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front foot well corroded

Offside Front seat partially insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,370 miles

all repairs covered with thick underseal and paint

all repairs covered with underseal

Fail 14 Aug 2015 93,370 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

all repairs covered with thick underseal and paint

Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tie rod bushes heavily perrished and cracked

n/s mirror insecure/loose fittment

o/s outer sil corroding(starting to hole)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,278 miles

Oil leak

both front tie rod bushes heavily perrished and cracked

n/s mirror insecure/loose fittment

o/s outer sil corroding(starting to hole)

Pass 16 May 2013 92,546 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2013 92,545 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on nearside sill

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,416 miles

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

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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LFJ 206P is a 1975 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LFJ 206P, 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.

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LFJ 206P is a 1975 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 September 1975.

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