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PPG 179L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

606 mi
Last recorded606 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 179L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 31 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,474 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,840 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

rear subframe starting to corrode

slight play both front wheels

slight play nearside rear radius arm

slight play nearside rear wheel

Fail 30 Dec 2005 68,840 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

rear subframe starting to corrode

slight play in both front wheels

slight play nearside rear radius arm

slight play nearside rear wheel

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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PPG 179L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 PPG 179L, 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 53 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 PPG 179L registered?

PPG 179L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PPG 179L safe to buy?

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