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PFH 307L

1973 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,600 mi
Last recorded75,600 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFH 307L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre door pillar panel (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,347 miles

All four road tyres perished and cracked and require replacing soon.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,347 miles

All four road tyres perished and cracked and require replacing soon.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 64,761 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,780 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 60,780 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,819 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,327 miles

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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PFH 307L is a 1973 Austin Mini in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFH 307L, 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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What year was PFH 307L registered?

PFH 307L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 8 January 1973.

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