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DHR 586L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,465 mi
Last recorded7,465 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHR 586L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 7,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 7,460 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 7,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 6,815 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 6,814 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 6,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 5,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 4,874 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 4,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 4,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 4,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 4,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 3,843 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 3,843 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 2,841 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 2,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 2,463 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front track rod end gaitor split

Fail 2 Nov 2011 2,463 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front track rod end gaitor split

Pass 9 Aug 2005 1,703 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 1,698 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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DHR 586L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 DHR 586L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHR 586L registered?

DHR 586L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 6 April 1973.

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