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KLK 943K

1972 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,743 mi
Last recorded50,743 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLK 943K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,743 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 50,739 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,370 miles

front brakes binding slightly

o/s front sub-frame rubber in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front inner sill split

o/s front sub-frame rubber in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,369 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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KLK 943K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLK 943K, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KLK 943K registered?

KLK 943K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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