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VOD 189K

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 189K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,628 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,614 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

osf floor starting to rust

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,553 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,458 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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VOD 189K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 47,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOD 189K, 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 55 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 VOD 189K registered?

VOD 189K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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