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VAD 772H

1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,102 mi
Last recorded81,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT59,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 772H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,102 miles

Front floors have some corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2018 81,102 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front floor has some corrosion

Offside front wheel bearing has some play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 81,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,042 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 81,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f calipa damp

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,774 miles

nearside headlamp patten

Pass 25 Apr 2009 73,373 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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VAD 772H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,784 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAD 772H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAD 772H registered?

VAD 772H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 16 July 1970.

Is VAD 772H safe to buy?

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