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LWD 70L

1973 Austin Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,349 mi
Last recorded79,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWD 70L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,349 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,310 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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LWD 70L is a 1973 Austin Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 LWD 70L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LWD 70L registered?

LWD 70L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is LWD 70L safe to buy?

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