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PDY 773K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,895 mi
Last recorded40,895 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDY 773K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 40,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 40,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,976 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 39,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 39,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 39,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 99,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 98,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 1,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,000 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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PDY 773K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PDY 773K, 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 PDY 773K registered?

PDY 773K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 6 July 1972.

Is PDY 773K safe to buy?

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