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MCY 118K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 118K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,920 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,920 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,817 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,817 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,817 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,817 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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