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VUN 32K

1971 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUN 32K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,872 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to both sills, front & rear floors & body

Pass 8 May 2009 72,398 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VUN 32K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 VUN 32K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VUN 32K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 September 1971.

Is VUN 32K safe to buy?

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