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UGV 491J

1971 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,060 mi
Last recorded2,060 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGV 491J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 2,060 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 2,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 2,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 1,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 1,735 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 1,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 80,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,409 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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UGV 491J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGV 491J, 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 UGV 491J registered?

UGV 491J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 24 June 1971.

Is UGV 491J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGV 491J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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