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EDU 737K

1972 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,818 mi
Last recorded1,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 737K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 1,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 99,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Braking system leaking off side front flexible hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired off side floor (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near side front wheel arch and floor (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,418 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,418 miles

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

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

nsr handbrake cable slightly seized

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,490 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,484 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,904 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 55,904 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both sills have holes in

slight noise in o/s/r bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,805 miles

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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EDU 737K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDU 737K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EDU 737K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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