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EUR 836K

1972 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUR 836K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 68,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,221 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,980 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

advise rear offside tyre splitting around side wall

engine rattle from clutch cover

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

advise nearside front brake back plate loose

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,250 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wheels widely spaced restricting studs

Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wheels widely spaced restricting studs

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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EUR 836K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc 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 EUR 836K, 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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EUR 836K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 8 June 1972.

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