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ACT 549L

1973 Austin Mini

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,294 mi
Last recorded54,294 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACT 549L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,796 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 52,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,871 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,629 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,161 miles

n/s inner rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,843 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,430 miles

two front number plates both the same

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,359 miles

vehicle has two front number plates[same number]

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,179 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,783 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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ACT 549L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ACT 549L, 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 ACT 549L registered?

ACT 549L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is ACT 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACT 549L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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