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TAV 237K

1972 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 237K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear light cracks on tyre sidewall

Offside Rear light cracks on tyre sidewall

Offside Rear light cracks on tyre sidewall

previous welding repairs to o/s and n/s front floor seections

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 10 Jan 2018 86,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks on sidewall - exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks on sidewall - exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Direction indicators not working fuse connections cleaned (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear light cracks on tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear slight bind on n/s/r brake

Offside Rear light cracks on tyre sidewall

Offside Rear light cracks on tyre sidewall

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s lamps not working - fuse connections cleaned (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on fuse connections cleaned (8.2.1b)

previous welding repairs to o/s and n/s front floor seections

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight "blow" at manifold joint (7.1.2)

slight damage to gear change mechanism boot - located at centre floor section

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight "blow" at manifold joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to gear change mechanism boot - located at centre floor section

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,174 miles

light cracks on all tyre sidewalls

n/s front sidelamp "dim"

n/s washer jet partially blocked

previous welded repairs to o/s and n/s front floor sections

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,470 miles

SLIGHT - play in o/s/f wheel bearing

brake pedal rubber split

slight "blow" at exhaust manifold joint

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - rear section

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe (across hub)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 84,470 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

SLIGHT - play in o/s/f wheel bearing

brake pedal rubber split

slight "blow" at exhaust manifold joint

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - rear section

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe (across hub)

unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,167 miles

knock on steering rack - no obvious excess play or wear

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on fuel pipe

Fail 12 Dec 2013 84,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

knock on steering rack - no obvious excess play or wear

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on fuel pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,649 miles

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill section

Fail 9 Jan 2013 83,649 miles

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

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (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)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre silencer hitting o/s seat belt bolt

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill section

Pass 11 Jan 2012 831,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 831,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2010 82,319 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 822,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,162 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 82,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,963 miles

nail in tyre

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion on n/s and o/s front floor

some noise from n/s/front and both rear wheelbearings

suspect small hole in o/s/front c.v boot

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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TAV 237K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Beige with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 TAV 237K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAV 237K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 February 1972.

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