1972 Austin Van MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Van models manufactured in 1972, based on 30 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1972 Austin Van MOT Analysis
The 1972 Austin Van has an MOT pass rate of 80.0% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 22,765 miles on the odometer. With a 20.0% failure rate, the 1972 Van is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1972 Austin Van is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 16.7% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50.
Top failures specific to 1972 models only. The overall Van page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 16.7% | 5 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 22,765 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 7.32 | 16.7% | 5 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1972 Austin Van has an MOT pass rate of 80.0% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 22,765 miles on the odometer. With a 20.0% failure rate, the 1972 Van is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1972 Austin Van, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 22,765 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 16.7% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 16.7% of MOT failures on 1972 Austin Van models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.