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Q824URL

1971 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,412 mi
Last recorded35,412 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ824URL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2013 35,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 26,344 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,573 miles

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

offside headlight lens cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2011 19,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside headlight lens cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 9,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 2,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 2,351 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and split - no cords visible.

slight fluid weep from offside rear damper.

slight play in nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 1,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 507 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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Q824URL is a 1971 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Q824URL, 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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Q824URL is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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