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NLG 123L

1972 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLG 123L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 68,840 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 68,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot pan and floor (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 67,214 miles

Central Front Lower engine and gearbox

Central ex hangar perishing

Front front and rear valances corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 67,153 miles

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

Central Front Lower engine and gearbox

Central ex hangar perishing

Front front and rear valances corroded

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 64,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 62,179 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2015 62,176 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 May 2014 59,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 54,956 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 52,672 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,672 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,411 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,264 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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NLG 123L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLG 123L, 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.

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NLG 123L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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