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PTH 217K

1971 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 217K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2009 58,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,824 miles

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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PTH 217K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PTH 217K, 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 PTH 217K registered?

PTH 217K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is PTH 217K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTH 217K shows 2 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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