1971 Austin Sprite 1.3L Petrol · HPF 500K

The most recent MOT on 12 July 2023 passed with only a non‑excessive oil leak recorded under 8.4.1 (a) (i), indicating that the vehicle is presently roadworthy and the maintenance trend appears to be stabilising after earlier periods of multiple failures. Mileage is not specified, but the record shows roughly 10,000‑mile intervals from 2014 onward, with a cluster of tests in 2014 and 2016, a gap between 2015 and 2016, and the interval from the 2021 test to the 2022 test covering about 2,000 miles over 15 months, followed by an estimated 5,000 miles by the 2023 test, suggesting moderate use without rapid mileage accumulation. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear service brake for binding, examine the condition of the rear and front tyres for perishing, verify the integrity of the exhaust mounts and pipework for leaks or corrosion, and test all lamps, indicators and windscreen wipers, as recurring electrical and brake issues point to potential suspension and electrical system wear.