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TVJ 209J

1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,616 mi
Last recorded64,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT59,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVJ 209J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,616 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 64,615 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 60,874 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,472 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 Jun 2007 56,328 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,372 miles

all tyres cracks in side wall

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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TVJ 209J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,784 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVJ 209J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVJ 209J registered?

TVJ 209J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 November 1970.

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