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SPP 919L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 919L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 84,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 8,398 miles

corrosion floorpans

Pass 20 Jul 2017 7,992 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 7,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,768 miles

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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SPP 919L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPP 919L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPP 919L registered?

SPP 919L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is SPP 919L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPP 919L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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