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LPA 599K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,408 mi
Last recorded13,408 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPA 599K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 13,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 13,331 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 13,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,467 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,323 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch and rear floor/lip of arch by rear subframe mount

fuel pipe slightly damaged at rear

nearside front and nearside rear tyre valves detiorating

Pass 16 Aug 2013 9,766 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,041 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside front engine bay bulk head corrided

offside rear floor by sub frame corrided

slight corrosion to rear valance

Fail 30 Aug 2012 9,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside front engine bay bulk head corrided

offside rear floor by sub frame corrided

slight corrosion to rear valance

Pass 23 Jul 2011 7,947 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly rusty

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear valance

Slight play in offside & nearside front ball joints

Pass 9 Aug 2010 6,857 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 6,857 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 699 miles

off side rear brake could be improved

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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LPA 599K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPA 599K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LPA 599K registered?

LPA 599K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is LPA 599K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPA 599K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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