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LFK 262P

1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT49,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFK 262P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 90,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 90,168 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 90,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,765 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 73,758 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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LFK 262P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 49,074 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 LFK 262P, 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 51 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 LFK 262P registered?

LFK 262P is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 25 September 1975.

Is LFK 262P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFK 262P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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