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MEA 84L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,635 mi
Last recorded3,635 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEA 84L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 3,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 3,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 2,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 2,836 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2015 2,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 2,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 2,191 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 1,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 1,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 2 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 26,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MEA 84L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MEA 84L, 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 MEA 84L registered?

MEA 84L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MEA 84L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEA 84L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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