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UML 863M

1973 Austin Maxi 1750

Gold Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Maxi 175051,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUML 863M
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,673 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 92,668 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,122 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,190 miles

lower offside front panel corroded

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 84,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,639 miles

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

corrosion throughout

o/s front brake slightly binding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,377 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 84,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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UML 863M is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 in Gold with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 51,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UML 863M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UML 863M registered?

UML 863M is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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