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HMA 475K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMA 475K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,523 miles

All four tyres beginning to crack with age.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,139 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside guide plate missing and offside insecure where parking brake cables enter interior - operation not affected.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,454 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,268 miles

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

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)

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

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,023 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

floor pans /brake+ suspension areas very rusty

suspension very low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,512 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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HMA 475K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HMA 475K, 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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HMA 475K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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