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OWE 166K

1972 Austin Maxi 1750

Red Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,867 mi
Last recorded71,867 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Maxi 175037,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWE 166K
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 71,867 miles

Front both inner wings holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside boot floor corroded

Nearside center floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 71,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both inner wings holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside boot floor corroded

Nearside center floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both inner wings holed

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside center floor starting to corroed

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear foot brake low effort

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill has corrosion.

Offside Front Inner wing has corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 71,777 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working issue with wiring. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer sill has corrosion.

Offside Front Inner wing has corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,734 miles

both sills corroded (front) but not considered excessive

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 71,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills corroded (front) but not considered excessive

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,352 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 71,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,284 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,206 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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OWE 166K is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750 in Red with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWE 166K, 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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OWE 166K is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 2 May 1972.

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