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VET 890K

1972 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 890K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,541 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 55,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 55,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,034 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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VET 890K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VET 890K, 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 VET 890K?

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What year was VET 890K registered?

VET 890K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is VET 890K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VET 890K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VET 890K have outstanding finance?

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