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RLU 862R

1976 Austin Maxi 1750

White Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Austin Maxi 175053,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLU 862R
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,576 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,599 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,715 miles

NSF OUTER SILL CORRODING.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,063 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screen wash poor

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,637 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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RLU 862R is a 1976 Austin Maxi 1750 in White with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1976 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLU 862R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLU 862R?

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What year was RLU 862R registered?

RLU 862R is a 1976 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 11 December 1976.

Is RLU 862R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLU 862R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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