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LDD 178P

1975 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,348 mi
Last recorded73,348 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini49,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDD 178P
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 73,348 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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LDD 178P is a 1975 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDD 178P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 51 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LDD 178P registered?

LDD 178P is a 1975 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is LDD 178P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDD 178P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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