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TBG 847L

1973 Austin 1300

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,069 mi
Last recorded30,069 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBG 847L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 30,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,862 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 29,849 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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TBG 847L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBG 847L, 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 TBG 847L registered?

TBG 847L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is TBG 847L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBG 847L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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