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KHW 122L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,986 mi
Last recorded17,986 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHW 122L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 165,613 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,092 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,080 miles

both wipers splitting

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KHW 122L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHW 122L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KHW 122L registered?

KHW 122L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 14 December 1972.

Is KHW 122L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHW 122L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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