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ADX 568L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,427 mi
Last recorded8,427 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADX 568L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 8,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 8,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 7,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 7,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 7,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 7,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 64,651 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 64,561 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on n/s/f (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 5,508 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,519 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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ADX 568L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADX 568L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADX 568L registered?

ADX 568L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is ADX 568L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADX 568L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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