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NLH 652K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,376 mi
Last recorded43,376 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLH 652K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,376 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2016 43,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 41,421 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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NLH 652K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLH 652K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLH 652K registered?

NLH 652K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 13 July 1972.

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