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RGS 66J

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,725 mi
Last recorded57,725 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGS 66J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 57,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 57,556 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s & o/s inner drive shaft rubber joints showing signs of wear

o/s front inner wing section upper front slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,383 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 57,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 57,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 57,012 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 May 2007 56,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,677 miles

CORROSION HAS STARTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE INNER WING FRONT OFFSIDE

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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RGS 66J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGS 66J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGS 66J registered?

RGS 66J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is RGS 66J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGS 66J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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