MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,056 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFM 297J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 MFM 297J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MFM 297J registered?
MFM 297J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 April 1971.
Is MFM 297J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MFM 297J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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