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TDL 31J

1971 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDL 31J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,009 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,009 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,009 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,009 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 83,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 82,999 miles

o/s and n/s front shock bushes splitting

o/s rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,555 miles

slight corrotion to n/s/r lower valance

Fail 24 Jan 2012 82,551 miles

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

slight corrotion to n/s/r lower valance

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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TDL 31J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TDL 31J, 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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What year was TDL 31J registered?

TDL 31J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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