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MFM 921J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,929 mi
Last recorded16,929 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 921J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 16,929 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,778 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON INSIDE SIDEWALL

Pass 1 May 2007 16,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 16,086 miles

KNOCKING NOISE ON O/S/F WHEN DRIVING IN & OUT,CANNOT PINPOINT AT TIME OF TEST KEEP A CHECK.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 16,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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MFM 921J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFM 921J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFM 921J registered?

MFM 921J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is MFM 921J safe to buy?

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