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RXF 724L

1973 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,818 mi
Last recorded29,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXF 724L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,042 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,918 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,136 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,861 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,333 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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RXF 724L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXF 724L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RXF 724L registered?

RXF 724L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is RXF 724L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXF 724L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RXF 724L have outstanding finance?

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