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JNK 849L

1972 Austin 1300

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,044 mi
Last recorded65,044 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNK 849L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 64,909 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 64,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,172 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,327 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 63,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 62,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,810 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 61,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 59,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 58,447 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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JNK 849L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNK 849L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNK 849L?

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What year was JNK 849L registered?

JNK 849L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is JNK 849L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNK 849L shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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