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VBX 509L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,057 mi
Last recorded54,057 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBX 509L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,919 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

lower column slight movement

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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VBX 509L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBX 509L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBX 509L registered?

VBX 509L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is VBX 509L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBX 509L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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