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UCH 622L

1973 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,377 mi
Last recorded83,377 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCH 622L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,377 miles

light corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 14 Mar 2017 83,377 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

light corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,325 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 83,323 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,322 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,343 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,132 miles

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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UCH 622L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCH 622L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UCH 622L registered?

UCH 622L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is UCH 622L safe to buy?

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