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KBJ 975K

1971 Austin Maxi 1750

Blue Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,932 mi
Last recorded70,932 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Maxi 175054,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 975K
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,932 miles

Corrosion to sills but out of prescribed area

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2017 70,672 miles

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

Corrosion to sills but out of prescribed area

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,765 miles

Corrosion o/s sill not in prescribed area

Corrosion various parts and components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,335 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 57,549 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,298 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,723 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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KBJ 975K is a 1971 Austin Maxi 1750 in Blue with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 54,252 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 Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBJ 975K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBJ 975K is a 1971 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 2 August 1971.

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