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YBP 577L

1972 Austin Maxi 1750

Green Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,075 mi
Last recorded32,075 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 Austin Maxi 175037,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 577L
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 28,950 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,905 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 26,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,754 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,224 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,113 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 22,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,686 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,668 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2007 21,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,821 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2006 20,821 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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YBP 577L is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750 in Green with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 37,617 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 YBP 577L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YBP 577L is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 21 September 1972.

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