MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front number plate slightly damaged
front valance slightly corroded
offside front body holed and corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MLX 6L is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MLX 6L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of MLX 6L?
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What year was MLX 6L registered?
MLX 6L is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 3 October 1972.
Is MLX 6L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLX 6L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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