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EOE 438K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,365 mi
Last recorded6,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 438K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 6,365 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 63,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,591 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 4,591 miles

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

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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EOE 438K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EOE 438K, 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 EOE 438K registered?

EOE 438K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 20 January 1972.

Is EOE 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 438K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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