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RGT 138L

1973 Austin 1300

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,108 mi
Last recorded9,108 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGT 138L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 9,108 miles

all wheel arches heavily coated in underseal

engine oil leak

heavy corrosion on ns and os roof to body attachment

underside of car including front and rear sub frames and suspension components have been heavily coated in under seal

Fail 6 Jun 2016 9,090 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear door pillar (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/ boot (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 6,584 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 6,546 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 1,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 1,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 95,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,716 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,875 miles

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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RGT 138L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RGT 138L, 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 RGT 138L registered?

RGT 138L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is RGT 138L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGT 138L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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