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ARB 792L

1973 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,838 mi
Last recorded66,838 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 792L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 66,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,233 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no fog lamp

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 63,243 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 63,243 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,100 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 33,047 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ARB 792L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ARB 792L, 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 ARB 792L registered?

ARB 792L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is ARB 792L safe to buy?

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