MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of PPG 179L?
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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?
The MOT history for PPG 179L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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