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AFK 743

1973 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,856 mi
Last recorded25,856 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 743
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,856 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,121 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AFK 743 is a 1973 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AFK 743, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFK 743 registered?

AFK 743 is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is AFK 743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFK 743 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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