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HPA 301K

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,006 mi
Last recorded78,006 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 301K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 78,006 miles

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

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

rear steel metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to floorpan, inner wheel arches and battery tray

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,910 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no n/s/f and rear seats fitted time of test

slight corrosion to inner wheel arches and round roof line area.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,908 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no n/s/f and rear seats fitted time of test

slight corrosion to inner wheel arches and round roof line area.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,711 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,338 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy.

offside front drive shaft touching exhaust.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,750 miles

advises as issued with vt30 21/10/2009

Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2009 75,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsr brake pipe corroded

os floor corroded (under paint)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap damaged

hole in ns b-post

Fail 22 Dec 2008 75,740 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both wipers starting to split

corrosion inside both front headlamps

corrosion to offside centre floor

corrosion to offside front floor

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to vehicle body

no visable locking device on nearside front lower ball joint nut

rear brake application uneven

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to bulkhead

slight oil leak

steering wheel partially insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,811 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 70,735 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r shock damp † †o/s/r flexi hose slightly damaged † †n/s/f caliper fouling cv boot on lock † †play in steering rack † †n/s/f flexi hose twisted and close to drive shaft

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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HPA 301K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HPA 301K, 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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HPA 301K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 17 August 1971.

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