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A271 OVH

1984 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA271 OVH
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 May 2009 75,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A271 OVH is a 1984 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 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 A271 OVH, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A271 OVH registered?

A271 OVH is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A271 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A271 OVH shows 1 test 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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