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URA 178K

1972 Austin Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,684 mi
Last recorded58,684 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURA 178K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 57,507 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,603 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,293 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,968 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,155 miles

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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URA 178K is a 1972 Austin Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URA 178K, 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

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What year was URA 178K registered?

URA 178K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is URA 178K safe to buy?

The MOT history for URA 178K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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