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XXD 496M

1973 Austin Maxi 1750

Green Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,701 mi
Last recorded26,701 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Austin Maxi 175051,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXD 496M
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 26,701 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 25,857 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 24,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 24,517 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,345 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 20,338 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on floor plan (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,572 miles

both rear suspension mountings becoming weakened

both rear wheel arches becoming weakened and corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 18,572 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges

both rear suspension mountings becoming weakened

both rear wheel arches becoming weakened and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,612 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear exhaust mountings becoming weakened and starting to split

suspension low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,962 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 14,959 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 13,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside is slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 12,145 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 9,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 6,229 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009
Pass 18 Mar 2008 1,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 149,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,796 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 46,795 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,553 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 43,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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XXD 496M is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 in Green with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 51,323 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 Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XXD 496M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XXD 496M is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 11 October 1973.

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