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RCE 837J

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCE 837J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,371 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 80,371 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 79,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 79,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 79,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 78,042 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 76,200 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 76,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 76,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 75,994 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RCE 837J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 47,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCE 837J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCE 837J registered?

RCE 837J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is RCE 837J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCE 837J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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