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LDT 622K

1972 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,779 mi
Last recorded84,779 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDT 622K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 84,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 84,764 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,395 miles

Battery insecure

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

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,830 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corners of front floor corroded

play in both rear radius arms

windscreen cracked out side swept area

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 97,335 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 97,335 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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LDT 622K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 LDT 622K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDT 622K registered?

LDT 622K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 January 1972.

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