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APO 614L

1972 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,907 mi
Last recorded73,907 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 614L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 73,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,825 miles

Both inner rack joints have slight play

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,526 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,526 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear hub bearing slightly noisy inoperation

rear fog lamp switch /tell tail lamp bulb inoperative

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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APO 614L is a 1972 Austin Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 APO 614L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APO 614L?

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What year was APO 614L registered?

APO 614L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is APO 614L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APO 614L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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