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OVB 871L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,851 mi
Last recorded45,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 871L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,851 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 45,851 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

surface corrosion to bulkhead.

surface corrosion to rear subframe and floor.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,883 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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OVB 871L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVB 871L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVB 871L?

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What year was OVB 871L registered?

OVB 871L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is OVB 871L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 871L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVB 871L have outstanding finance?

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