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URO 927J

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,030 mi
Last recorded38,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURO 927J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 38,030 miles

corrosion to boot floor.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,906 miles

Oil leak

front brakes slight binding..

slight dammage to rear sub frame

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,347 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 37,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,956 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,612 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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URO 927J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URO 927J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URO 927J registered?

URO 927J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is URO 927J safe to buy?

The MOT history for URO 927J 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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