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OAE 717M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59 mi
Last recorded59 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 717M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 59 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,781 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,694 miles

Windscreen wipers do not park out of drivers view automatically but can be parked out of drivers view manually

Fail 6 Feb 2014 96,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wipers do not park out of drivers view automatically but can be parked out of drivers view manually

Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,614 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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OAE 717M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OAE 717M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAE 717M registered?

OAE 717M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OAE 717M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAE 717M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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