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HRE 375K

1972 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,715 mi
Last recorded77,715 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRE 375K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,715 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,715 miles

Inner Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2013 77,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 76,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,300 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

welding repairs sealed with what looks like filler gap

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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HRE 375K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRE 375K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRE 375K registered?

HRE 375K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is HRE 375K safe to buy?

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