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FFH 508K

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,137 mi
Last recorded47,137 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFH 508K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2016 47,137 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 45,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 44,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,948 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,546 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 28,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 28,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2005 28,640 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

screen washers operate at any time!!!

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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FFH 508K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FFH 508K, 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 FFH 508K registered?

FFH 508K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is FFH 508K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFH 508K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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