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HKK 768L

1973 Austin 1300

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,103 mi
Last recorded65,103 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKK 768L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 62,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 61,117 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,425 miles

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Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,879 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HKK 768L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 42,234 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 HKK 768L, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKK 768L registered?

HKK 768L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is HKK 768L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKK 768L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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