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ERL 431K

1972 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,422 mi
Last recorded36,422 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 431K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heel board (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 36,422 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heel board (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,392 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

auxilery belt excessivley worn

nearside front inner sill rust holed

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,965 miles

nearside front inner footwell rust holed

no rear seats fitted

steering rack worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 25,950 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front inner footwell rust holed

no rear seats fitted

steering rack worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,979 miles

condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

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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ERL 431K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ERL 431K, 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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ERL 431K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 February 1972.

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