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MAR 456L

1973 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 819cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

866 mi
Last recorded866 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 456L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine819cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 410 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 54 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 87,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.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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MAR 456L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Green with a 819cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MAR 456L, 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

How do I check the history of MAR 456L?

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What year was MAR 456L registered?

MAR 456L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MAR 456L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAR 456L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAR 456L have outstanding finance?

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