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OTK 122J

1971 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTK 122J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,522 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,466 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,422 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,116 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,091 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 51,091 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,072 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 51,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,986 miles

both rear tyres getting a bit low on tread

slight play in all four front ball joints will grease out

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,949 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 50,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,926 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,899 miles

both front tyres slightly egg shaped, not tyre structure failier.

both sides front upper and lower ball joints have very slight free movement.

engine oil leak from rear of engine.

nearside front cross couplings slightly deteriated (driveshaft inner joint)

nearside rear tyre has 2mm oftread across the centre 3quarters.

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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OTK 122J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTK 122J, 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 OTK 122J registered?

OTK 122J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 June 1971.

Is OTK 122J safe to buy?

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