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BOW 830K

1972 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOW 830K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,647 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,505 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,398 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,331 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,323 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 74,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 74,236 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 73,530 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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BOW 830K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BOW 830K, 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 BOW 830K registered?

BOW 830K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 18 January 1972.

Is BOW 830K safe to buy?

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