MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear windscreen damage.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear windscreen damage.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front number plate is cracked
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in steering rack both sides
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UOK 71S is a 1978 Austin Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1978 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 23,642 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 UOK 71S, 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 48 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of UOK 71S?
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What year was UOK 71S registered?
UOK 71S is a 1978 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is UOK 71S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UOK 71S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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