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RPR 424K

1972 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,359 mi
Last recorded38,359 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 424K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,359 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,582 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,807 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,807 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 34,083 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket slightly cracked

front valance panel insecure on offside

slight hole in drivers side floor pan

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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RPR 424K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPR 424K, 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 RPR 424K registered?

RPR 424K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is RPR 424K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 424K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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