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CVA 470J

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,386 mi
Last recorded4,386 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVA 470J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 4,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 3,767 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 3,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 3,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 41,590 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 41,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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CVA 470J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CVA 470J, 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 CVA 470J registered?

CVA 470J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is CVA 470J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVA 470J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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