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MOT 811L

1973 Austin Mini

Gold Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOT 811L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,085 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 85,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken †underside rusty †sills rusty †front brakes binding slightly †brake pipes rusty †slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2005 84,972 miles

sills rusty †floor rusty n †oil leaks †brake hoses perished †slight play in rear radius arms †slight play in front swivels †body rusty in places †

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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MOT 811L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Gold with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 MOT 811L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MOT 811L registered?

MOT 811L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is MOT 811L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOT 811L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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