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POP 120M

1973 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOP 120M
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,102 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 97,102 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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POP 120M is a 1973 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 POP 120M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POP 120M registered?

POP 120M is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is POP 120M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POP 120M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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