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XVM 368L

1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,674 mi
Last recorded90,674 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT56,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVM 368L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 90,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 89,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,819 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,931 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on sills

Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,265 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 86,069 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 86,069 miles

Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,127 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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XVM 368L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVM 368L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVM 368L registered?

XVM 368L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is XVM 368L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVM 368L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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