MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,058 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
rear shock bushes slightly worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
heavy waxoyl on under body
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
heavy waxoyl on under body
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
heavy underseal applied
many restoration repairs carried out
poor beam pattern in headlamps
to low for roller brake test
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
STB 409L is a 1972 Austin Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 STB 409L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of STB 409L?
You can check the full history of STB 409L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was STB 409L registered?
STB 409L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 September 1972.
Is STB 409L safe to buy?
The MOT history for STB 409L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does STB 409L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on STB 409L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.