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47,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
N/S/R brake has low performanc/effort-just recorded enough to pass
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 Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
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ABW 153M is a 1973 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 153M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ABW 153M registered?
ABW 153M is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 26 November 1973.
Is ABW 153M safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABW 153M shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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