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ODF 316M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,116 mi
Last recorded43,116 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODF 316M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,116 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,057 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r parking brake efficiency has only just met requirement

Fail 2 Jul 2015 43,057 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

n/s/r parking brake efficiency has only just met requirement

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,450 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,440 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

windscreen not fitted at time of test

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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ODF 316M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ODF 316M, 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 ODF 316M registered?

ODF 316M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 11 December 1973.

Is ODF 316M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODF 316M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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