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MRE 427L

1972 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,898 mi
Last recorded29,898 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRE 427L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,898 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 29,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,855 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 29,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,623 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,160 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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MRE 427L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRE 427L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRE 427L registered?

MRE 427L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MRE 427L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRE 427L shows 8 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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