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KAX 136L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,549 mi
Last recorded57,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAX 136L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,549 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 57,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 55,780 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 54,719 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror cracked

surface rust on body underbody and subframes

Fail 31 May 2006 53,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surace rust on underbody and subframes

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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KAX 136L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAX 136L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAX 136L registered?

KAX 136L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is KAX 136L safe to buy?

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