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AOO 457L

1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,975 mi
Last recorded33,975 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT67,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOO 457L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 33,975 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 33,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 31,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,573 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 31,572 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 30,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,192 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,300 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 58,860 miles

floor and sills corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 58,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

floor and sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 28,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,063 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,928 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot floor corroded not in perscribed area.

front tyres close to legal limit.

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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AOO 457L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 67,135 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 AOO 457L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOO 457L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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