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EON 4L

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,401 mi
Last recorded49,401 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEON 4L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,401 miles

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,668 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,307 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,868 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,863 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 40,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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EON 4L is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EON 4L, 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 EON 4L registered?

EON 4L is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EON 4L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EON 4L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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