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MMG 730P

1976 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

29,966 mi
Last recorded29,966 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Austin Mini41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 730P
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 29,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 29,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 29,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,133 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 May 2023 29,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure not locking into subframe (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 28,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 28,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 28,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 27,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 27,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,638 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 25,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,899 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 24,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

slight corrosion to floor pan

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

slight corrosion to sills

slight exhaust blow at joint of front pipe

Pass 13 May 2013 21,615 miles

ft plate cond

ft tyres cracking

rack boots twisted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,606 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

ft plate cond

ft tyres cracking

rack boots twisted

Pass 4 May 2012 20,986 miles

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 25 Apr 2012 20,955 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 May 2011 20,642 miles

both front outter cv boots cracking slightly

slight corrosion to offside front floor

some corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Fail 3 May 2011 20,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outter cv boots cracking slightly

slight corrosion to offside front floor

some corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outter cv boots cracking

slight corrosion to offside and nearside sills

slight corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,833 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,400 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Slight corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch

Slight free play on brake pipe from master cylinder to servo

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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MMG 730P is a 1976 Austin Mini in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1976 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 41,564 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMG 730P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 50 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MMG 730P registered?

MMG 730P is a 1976 Austin Mini, first registered on 24 June 1976.

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