MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working switch broken (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
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MCY 118K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MCY 118K, 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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How do I check the history of MCY 118K?
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What year was MCY 118K registered?
MCY 118K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1972.
Is MCY 118K safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCY 118K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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