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SJD 588L

1973 Austin Maxi 1750

White Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Austin Maxi 175051,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJD 588L
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 66,404 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 66,404 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,395 miles

coolant leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 66,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,656 miles

some areas of underbody around rear floor and inner arches rusting or previously repaired

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 64,623 miles

both rear inner arches heavily undersealed,difficult to access

visual emission check

Fail 14 May 2012 64,623 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear inner arches heavily undersealed,difficult to access

exhaust knocks on floopan

o/s/r brake very slight binding

visual emission check

Pass 27 May 2011 64,425 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear inner wheel arches heavily underseald

corrosion and repairs to floors

corrosion and repairs to rear pannels

offside rear suspension arm attachment brackett corroding

repairs heavily underseald

underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2011 64,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear inner wheel arches heavily underseald

corrosion and repairs to floors

corrosion and repairs to rear pannels

offside rear suspension arm attachment brackett corroding

underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,165 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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SJD 588L is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 in White with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 51,323 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 SJD 588L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJD 588L registered?

SJD 588L is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is SJD 588L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJD 588L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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