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ORC 111L

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,926 mi
Last recorded15,926 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 111L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 15,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,732 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 15,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,859 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 13,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 12,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 11,204 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 9,117 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,542 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,431 miles

exhaust rubbers on centre box splitting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 4,024 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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ORC 111L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,028 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 ORC 111L, 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 54 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 ORC 111L registered?

ORC 111L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 9 October 1972.

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