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DHA 218K

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,999 mi
Last recorded8,999 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHA 218K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 8,999 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 8,999 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,122 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 8,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 6mm, sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm, sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 6,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 6,697 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,880 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 5,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 5,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 5,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 2,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 23 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 16 miles

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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DHA 218K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHA 218K, 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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DHA 218K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 10 December 1971.

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