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FDG 534L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,949 mi
Last recorded23,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDG 534L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,949 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 23,939 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,841 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,671 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 20,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 May 2005 18,422 miles

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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FDG 534L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDG 534L, 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 53 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 FDG 534L registered?

FDG 534L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is FDG 534L safe to buy?

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