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EUO 773W

1981 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,463 mi
Last recorded95,463 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUO 773W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,463 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 95,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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EUO 773W is a 1981 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EUO 773W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EUO 773W?

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What year was EUO 773W registered?

EUO 773W is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 23 April 1981.

Is EUO 773W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUO 773W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUO 773W have outstanding finance?

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