MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end cap of sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill-seat mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SRE 678L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRE 678L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SRE 678L registered?
SRE 678L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 25 January 1973.
Is SRE 678L safe to buy?
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