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MPF 113L

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 113L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,220 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,998 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,965 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 54,963 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

FRONT O/SIDE INNER SUSPENSION STARTING TO SEIZE

under side of car starting to rust but ok for M O T

Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,894 miles

n/side rear brake weak but working

Pass 6 Mar 2010 54,816 miles

Hole in n/s/f sill

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,763 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,615 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 54,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear cross member starting to rust

screen washer in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2007 158,709 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 53,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,993 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,993 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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MPF 113L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,028 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPF 113L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MPF 113L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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