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MLU 459L

1972 Austin 1300

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLU 459L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,017 miles

new floor and sill areas welded.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,996 miles

New floors and inner/outer sills fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,940 miles

rear seats not fitted

slight wear to steering rack

vehicle has had large amount of welding

Pass 27 May 2009 88,893 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 88,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 88,358 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 88,348 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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MLU 459L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLU 459L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLU 459L registered?

MLU 459L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is MLU 459L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLU 459L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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