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8904 KO

1972 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

556 mi
Last recorded556 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8904 KO
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 14,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 14,265 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 14,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 14,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing split pin missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 14,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Fail 14 May 2014 13,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2013 13,794 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 13,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 13,054 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 13,037 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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8904 KO is a 1972 Austin Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8904 KO, 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.

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What year was 8904 KO registered?

8904 KO is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is 8904 KO safe to buy?

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