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LCG 200L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,316 mi
Last recorded61,316 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 200L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,309 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,168 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 61,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,927 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,927 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,898 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,895 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 59,643 miles

Slight play in off side of steering rack.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 59,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in off side end rack

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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LCG 200L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCG 200L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCG 200L registered?

LCG 200L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is LCG 200L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCG 200L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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