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TDK 407J

1971 Austin Mini

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,099 mi
Last recorded59,099 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 407J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 59,099 miles

Offside Rear suspension efficiency weak

Offside outer sill panel has hole by drivers seat

Fail 26 Apr 2021 59,099 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust/gearbox bracket broken

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension efficiency weak

Offside outer sill panel has hole by drivers seat

Pass 17 May 2016 57,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perishing in sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,354 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2014 57,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 56,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 56,556 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in steering offside

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,546 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,453 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 57,789 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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TDK 407J is a 1971 Austin Mini in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TDK 407J, 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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TDK 407J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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