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RNH 10J

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,734 mi
Last recorded14,734 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT47,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 10J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,085 miles

rear fog light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 7,163 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 7,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 5,142 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 2,844 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 2,717 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

park brake has long travel

Pass 19 Nov 2005 1,605 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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RNH 10J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RNH 10J, 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 RNH 10J registered?

RNH 10J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 24 June 1971.

Is RNH 10J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 10J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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