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SSJ 780

1961 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

728 mi
Last recorded728 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 780
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 728 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2007 341 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 320 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,000 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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SSJ 780 is a 1961 Austin Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,133 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 SSJ 780, 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 65 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SSJ 780?

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What year was SSJ 780 registered?

SSJ 780 is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is SSJ 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 780 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSJ 780 have outstanding finance?

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