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KLW 724K

1971 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,491 mi
Last recorded28,491 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLW 724K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 28,491 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 28,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise very slight play in nsf top ball joint

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,911 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 21 Aug 2017 26,894 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,642 miles

slight drag on nearside rear brake

underbody,sills and rear subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2016 26,635 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight drag on nearside rear brake

underbody,sills and rear subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,437 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 26,437 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 26,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,030 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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KLW 724K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLW 724K, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KLW 724K registered?

KLW 724K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is KLW 724K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLW 724K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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