MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
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EBC 171L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EBC 171L, 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.
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What year was EBC 171L registered?
EBC 171L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 9 August 1972.
Is EBC 171L safe to buy?
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