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XER 874L

1973 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,667 mi
Last recorded56,667 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXER 874L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,454 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,454 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,329 miles

sills and sub frame

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,115 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,049 miles

all body and sub frame been covered in underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,482 miles

underbody work subframes and brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,676 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 52,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,851 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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XER 874L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XER 874L, 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 XER 874L registered?

XER 874L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is XER 874L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XER 874L shows 18 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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