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OIL 773

1969 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,860 mi
Last recorded25,860 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini 100045,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 773
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,721 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 84,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 83,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 82,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

maximum front imbalance 22%

no reverse light

Fail 10 May 2011 82,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

maximum front imbalance 22%

no reverse light

Fail 27 Aug 2009 82,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,930 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 82,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 82,656 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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OIL 773 is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 773, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 773 registered?

OIL 773 is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 5 September 1969.

Is OIL 773 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 773 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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