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WCE 422L

1972 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCE 422L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 41,175 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 40,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 39,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 38,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,115 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,663 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,654 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both nearside and offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,500 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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WCE 422L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCE 422L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WCE 422L?

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What year was WCE 422L registered?

WCE 422L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is WCE 422L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCE 422L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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