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VVT 195L

1973 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,798 mi
Last recorded74,798 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVT 195L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,798 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 74,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,605 miles

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,487 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

slight movement in upper steering column

Pass 9 May 2007 74,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 74,423 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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VVT 195L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VVT 195L, 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 VVT 195L registered?

VVT 195L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is VVT 195L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVT 195L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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