MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all underbody repairs are covered in sealer.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
as before
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
wheels and arches
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
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UPY 281J is a 1970 Austin Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 UPY 281J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UPY 281J registered?
UPY 281J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 September 1970.
Is UPY 281J safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPY 281J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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