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VKW 546K

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,949 mi
Last recorded86,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKW 546K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,949 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 86,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 89,178 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 89,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,363 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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VKW 546K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VKW 546K, 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 VKW 546K registered?

VKW 546K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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