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PJW 884L

1972 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJW 884L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 88,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 88,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,321 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing wheel bearing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,072 miles

n/s/r suspension arm seized steering wheelout of alignment

Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,071 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r radius arm siezed recommend freeing flashers not canceling

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 86,967 miles

body repair panels sealed unable to fully check welds but seem o/k

Fail 19 Dec 2005 86,967 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 86,964 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PJW 884L is a 1972 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PJW 884L, 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 PJW 884L registered?

PJW 884L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 24 October 1972.

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