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MBW 281L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,738 mi
Last recorded15,738 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 281L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 15,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 15,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 15,612 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 15,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 15,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 14,238 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 8,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 5,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 3,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 2,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 1,399 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 1,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 1,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 643 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 374 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 98 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 98 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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MBW 281L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MBW 281L, 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 MBW 281L registered?

MBW 281L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MBW 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBW 281L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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