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PUK 981L

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,291 mi
Last recorded60,291 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUK 981L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,291 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,211 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 59,188 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 57,818 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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PUK 981L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,028 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 PUK 981L, 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 54 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 PUK 981L registered?

PUK 981L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is PUK 981L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUK 981L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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