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NOT 564L

1973 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,657 mi
Last recorded45,657 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 564L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,657 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F inner wheel arch

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-body corrosion

arch covers fitted

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 20 May 2025 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Arch covers fitted

Corrosion to front sub-frame/suspension components

Corrosion to o/s sill

Corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 45,657 miles

Offside Front mileometer not recording

Fail 18 May 2018 45,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch insecure

Pass 12 May 2017 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 45,657 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake only just met requirements

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 45,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure incorrect nuts (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine misfire

Pass 7 May 2015 45,657 miles

mirror missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mirror missing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,657 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside mirror missing.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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NOT 564L is a 1973 Austin Mini in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOT 564L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NOT 564L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 18 July 1973.

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