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RNP 114L

1972 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,754 mi
Last recorded46,754 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 114L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,754 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 46,754 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,397 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but system still surported

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch holed and corroded but not within load bearing point

Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken but system still surported

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch holed and corroded but not within load bearing point

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,693 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 45,693 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,169 miles

advance corrosion to offside and nearside sills and floor

Fail 18 Jul 2006 45,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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RNP 114L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNP 114L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNP 114L registered?

RNP 114L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is RNP 114L safe to buy?

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