1972 Austin Vanden Plas 1.3L Petrol · LWP 568K
1972 Austin Vanden Plas (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 1972. Recorded mileage 49,886 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN austin vanden plas
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LWP 568K Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 49,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LWP 568K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Austin Austin Vanden Plas (LWP 568K) between February 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LWP 568K Mileage History
- 09/02/201648,704 mi
- 18/04/201848,709 mi+5 mi
- 25/04/201848,709 mi
- 09/04/201948,822 mi+113 mi
- 18/03/202049,031 mi+209 mi
- 24/03/202049,071 mi+40 mi
- 23/03/202149,225 mi+154 mi
- 21/03/202249,495 mi+270 mi
- 28/03/202249,497 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/202349,683 mi+186 mi
- 12/03/202449,780 mi+97 mi
- 19/03/202449,781 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/202549,840 mi+59 mi
- 17/03/202649,886 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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