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UTF 757S

1978 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,587 mi
Last recorded4,587 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Austin Mini23,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTF 757S
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 4,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 4,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 3,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 1,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 1,985 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 191,170 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,912 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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UTF 757S is a 1978 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UTF 757S, 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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What year was UTF 757S registered?

UTF 757S is a 1978 Austin Mini, first registered on 11 May 1978.

Is UTF 757S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTF 757S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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