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KMV 232K

1971 Austin 1300

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMV 232K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2026 80,190 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,616 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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KMV 232K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KMV 232K, 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 KMV 232K registered?

KMV 232K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is KMV 232K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMV 232K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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