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MGW 709L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,999 mi
Last recorded29,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 709L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,999 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,519 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play both rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

play to both rear radius arm bushes

slight play nearside front top ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,328 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 161,827 miles

Slight play in nearside ball joint apparatus

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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MGW 709L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MGW 709L, 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 MGW 709L registered?

MGW 709L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is MGW 709L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGW 709L shows 6 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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