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BRU 416K

1971 Austin Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,240 mi
Last recorded58,240 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 416K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 58,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,077 miles

advise play in front trunnions

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,933 miles

advise play front trunnions

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,755 miles

slight play front suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,516 miles

slight play front suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,347 miles

advise play front suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,154 miles

slight play front suspension

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,927 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,927 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

indicators flashing fast

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,690 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,192 miles

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

indicators flashing fast

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

freeplay in offside front suspension joints

front led lamps flash with indicators

indicator flashing rate very high

nearside rear wheel arch rusted at front inner by sill

offside rear wheel arch front inner wing has fibre glass on it by sill

slight binding of rear brakes

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

freeplay in offside front suspension joints

front led lamps flash with indicators

indicator flashing rate very high

nearside rear wheel arch rusted at front inner by sill

offside rear wheel arch front inner wing has fibre glass on it by sill

slight binding of rear brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,568 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,870 miles

front brakes binding slightly

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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BRU 416K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRU 416K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRU 416K registered?

BRU 416K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is BRU 416K safe to buy?

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