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ATJ 483L

1973 Austin Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATJ 483L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 81,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,500 miles

n/s/f cv boot weeping greese

washers and wipers poor

Fail 24 May 2017 77,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f cv boot weeping greese

washers and wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2016 72,274 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 69,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 66,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 54,264 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,830 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,202 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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ATJ 483L is a 1973 Austin Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ATJ 483L, 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 ATJ 483L registered?

ATJ 483L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is ATJ 483L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATJ 483L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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