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TFX 895L

1972 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,035 mi
Last recorded57,035 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 895L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,035 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering wheel slightly cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering wheel slightly cracked

Pass 20 May 2014 53,671 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,249 miles

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

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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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TFX 895L is a 1972 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFX 895L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFX 895L registered?

TFX 895L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 13 September 1972.

Is TFX 895L safe to buy?

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