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83 DVB

1964 Austin Mini

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,658 mi
Last recorded30,658 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1964 Austin Mini38,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 DVB
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1964
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 30,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,620 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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83 DVB is a 1964 Austin Mini in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1964 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 38,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 83 DVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 62 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 83 DVB registered?

83 DVB is a 1964 Austin Mini, first registered on 18 September 1964.

Is 83 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 DVB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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