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LMO 900L

1972 Austin Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,397 mi
Last recorded82,397 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMO 900L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,397 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,266 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,950 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,257 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,096 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,210 miles

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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LMO 900L is a 1972 Austin Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMO 900L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LMO 900L?

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What year was LMO 900L registered?

LMO 900L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is LMO 900L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMO 900L shows 20 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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