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HVP 70L

1973 Austin Maxi 1750

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,711 mi
Last recorded11,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Austin Maxi 175051,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVP 70L
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 11,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,692 miles

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 10,663 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,985 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 9,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 4,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 4,075 miles

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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HVP 70L is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HVP 70L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVP 70L registered?

HVP 70L is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is HVP 70L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVP 70L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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