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NME 917L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,920 mi
Last recorded1,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 917L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 1,920 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 1,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 1,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 619 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 3 miles

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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NME 917L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NME 917L, 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 NME 917L registered?

NME 917L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NME 917L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NME 917L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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