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XJU 274J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,324 mi
Last recorded10,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJU 274J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,324 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,002 miles

both wipers worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 9,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 9,711 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,327 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small pin hole in offside steering rack boot

Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 9,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,273 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 7,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,710 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 7,704 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,069 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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XJU 274J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJU 274J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJU 274J registered?

XJU 274J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 15 January 1971.

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