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Q401AAN

1971 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,007 mi
Last recorded18,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ401AAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,007 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,145 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 14,145 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Q401AAN is a 1971 Austin Mini in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q401AAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q401AAN registered?

Q401AAN is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q401AAN safe to buy?

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