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MLC 279L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,518 mi
Last recorded35,518 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 279L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,744 miles

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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MLC 279L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 MLC 279L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLC 279L registered?

MLC 279L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is MLC 279L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLC 279L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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