MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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new floor and sill areas welded.
New floors and inner/outer sills fitted.
rear seats not fitted
slight wear to steering rack
vehicle has had large amount of welding
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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