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UFA 971K

1971 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

75,831 mi
Last recorded75,831 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFA 971K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,782 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting has excessive movement in a bush

Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,782 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear engine mounting has excessive movement in a bush

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,675 miles

18% front brake inbalance ./

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

fog lamp slightly duller on o/s/r than n/s/r

o/s/ wiper just clearing drivers view ./

slight engine oil weep ./

slight spongineess on footbrake ./

slight weep or residue around o/s/outer cv gaiter ./

slightly lower effort on o/s/r/ handbrake ./

Fail 13 Jul 2015 756,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r fog lamp slightly duller than n/s/r fog lamp ./

slight engine oil weep ./

slight rear footbrake inbalance ./

slight smoke from exhaust when testing emmison s but emmisions test . passed

slight weep on o/s/outer cv gaiter ./

Fail 11 Jul 2015 756,725 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

o/s/r fog lamp slightly duller than n/s/r fog lamp ./

slight smoke from exhaust when testing emmison s but emmisions test . passed

Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside front lower valance corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,894 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 47,894 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,682 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 43,682 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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UFA 971K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 UFA 971K, 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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UFA 971K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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