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BPX 64L

1973 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,184 mi
Last recorded23,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPX 64L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,184 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 23,183 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,980 miles

lower column bush some play

o/s cv possible leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

lower column bush some play

o/s cv possible leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,693 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BPX 64L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BPX 64L, 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 BPX 64L registered?

BPX 64L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is BPX 64L safe to buy?

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