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RLR 155L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,794 mi
Last recorded84,794 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 155L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,776 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,754 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 847,539 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2009 84,625 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 84,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,516 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 84,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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RLR 155L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLR 155L, 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 RLR 155L registered?

RLR 155L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is RLR 155L safe to buy?

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