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UNP 959L

1972 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,264 mi
Last recorded66,264 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2005
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 959L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2005 66,264 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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UNP 959L is a 1972 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 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 UNP 959L, 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

How do I check the history of UNP 959L?

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What year was UNP 959L registered?

UNP 959L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UNP 959L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNP 959L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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