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WIA 1400

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,748 mi
Last recorded53,748 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIA 1400
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,748 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,748 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

nearside front brake binding slightly

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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WIA 1400 is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WIA 1400, 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 WIA 1400 registered?

WIA 1400 is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is WIA 1400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIA 1400 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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