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OCV 330M

1973 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,596 mi
Last recorded52,596 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 330M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise lower engine mounting

Pass 13 May 2016 48,519 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 48,519 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,683 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2014 45,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 37,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,857 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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OCV 330M is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OCV 330M, 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 OCV 330M registered?

OCV 330M is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 23 October 1973.

Is OCV 330M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCV 330M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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