MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
different sized pairs of tyres fitted.
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight wear in os of steering rack.
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
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FDN 548L is a 1972 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FDN 548L, 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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What year was FDN 548L registered?
FDN 548L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is FDN 548L safe to buy?
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