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EBH 72K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,327 mi
Last recorded19,327 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBH 72K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 1,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play offside front (poss steerig arm) requires further investigation .

Fail 1 Aug 2014 1,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 1,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 1,222 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 3,281 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 32,765 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 95,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 92,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 92,451 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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EBH 72K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EBH 72K, 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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EBH 72K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 12 January 1972.

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