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ABW 153M

1973 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,128 mi
Last recorded47,128 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 153M
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 45,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 44,823 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,161 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,515 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,109 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,659 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 41,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,487 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,545 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,052 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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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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