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UNT 542J

1971 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,745 mi
Last recorded42,745 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 542J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,546 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UNT 542J is a 1971 Austin Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNT 542J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UNT 542J registered?

UNT 542J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 January 1971.

Is UNT 542J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNT 542J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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