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KGH 966K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,042 mi
Last recorded55,042 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGH 966K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,042 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sill slightly perished

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,082 miles

Fuel cap sill slightly perished

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front King pin slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,795 miles

Front play in front king pins n/s o/s

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise rear axle oil seal and half shafts have slight leak

front oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front play in front king pins n/s o/s

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,105 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 53,105 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,153 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,152 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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KGH 966K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGH 966K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGH 966K registered?

KGH 966K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 November 1971.

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