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POL 837M

1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,834 mi
Last recorded54,834 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 837M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 54,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,256 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,644 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 50,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,673 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 46,692 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Badly On Inner Edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 44,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 44,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,626 miles

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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POL 837M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 POL 837M, 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 52 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 POL 837M registered?

POL 837M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 11 January 1974.

Is POL 837M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POL 837M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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