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FOH 422L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 422L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,123 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2025 86,123 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,974 miles

both front head lamp leans slightly deteriorated

driver and passenger seat mount missing but secure

none standard exhaust fitted

slight play on both wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,022 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,923 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,056 miles

Front brake pads overlapping discs.

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

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

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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FOH 422L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 FOH 422L, 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 54 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 FOH 422L registered?

FOH 422L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is FOH 422L safe to buy?

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