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NLW 919L

1972 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,833 mi
Last recorded89,833 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLW 919L
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,910 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,756 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 85,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 84,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 84,780 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,477 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 83,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate deteriorated

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2008 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate deteriorated

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,911 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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NLW 919L is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLW 919L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLW 919L registered?

NLW 919L is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is NLW 919L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLW 919L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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