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EUF 477L

1973 Austin Mini

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,236 mi
Last recorded42,236 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 477L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 42,236 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 42,221 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 3,258 miles

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

battery insecure

wear in o/s track rod inner joint but not excessive play at steering wheel

Fail 18 Apr 2012 3,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

battery insecure

wear in o/s track rod inner joint but not excessive play at steering wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 2,757 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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EUF 477L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 EUF 477L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EUF 477L registered?

EUF 477L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is EUF 477L safe to buy?

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