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BOL 551K

1972 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

4,437 mi
Last recorded4,437 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOL 551K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 4,437 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 4,361 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 4,353 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 4,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 4,277 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 4,115 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 4,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 4,100 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 4,048 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 3,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 3,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 3,718 miles

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 3,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 3,619 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 3,520 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 3,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 3,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,425 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 30,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 3,041 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 3,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 2,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 2,832 miles

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

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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BOL 551K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BOL 551K, 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.

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What year was BOL 551K registered?

BOL 551K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 5 January 1972.

Is BOL 551K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOL 551K shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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