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LEL 130P

1975 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,156 mi
Last recorded1,156 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEL 130P
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 1,156 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

body has various corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 1,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

body has various corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2016 818 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 1 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,248 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,244 miles

Offside front track rod end gaitor split

Offside outer c.v boot perished

Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front track rod end gaitor split

Offside outer c.v boot perished

Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,244 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Offside rear tyre on 2mm and perished

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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LEL 130P is a 1975 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LEL 130P, 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.

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What year was LEL 130P registered?

LEL 130P is a 1975 Austin Mini, first registered on 20 August 1975.

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