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CAM 565L

1973 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,058 mi
Last recorded5,058 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAM 565L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 5,058 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024
Pass 1 Dec 2022 1,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 2,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 2,152 miles

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

slight play detected

Pass 22 Apr 2016 1,431 miles

Slight play steering rack

slight play nearside front lower shock absorber bush

slight play nearside radius arm

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,472 miles

Both door check straps not attatched

Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both door check straps not attatched

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 26,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play nearside steering rack

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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CAM 565L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAM 565L, 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 CAM 565L registered?

CAM 565L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is CAM 565L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAM 565L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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