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CRL 983K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,076 mi
Last recorded39,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRL 983K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

underside undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre cracking

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,220 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,220 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 37,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,747 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 35,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,366 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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CRL 983K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRL 983K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRL 983K registered?

CRL 983K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 27 March 1972.

Is CRL 983K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRL 983K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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