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OFK 408M

1973 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,627 mi
Last recorded77,627 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFK 408M
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,627 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

one nut/bolt loose n/s front bonnet hinge,one nut missing from o/s bonnet hinge

some corrosion to o/s front floor seems to be repaired from inside vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,621 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

some corrosion to o/s front floor seems to be repaired from inside vehicle

Pass 20 May 2014 76,463 miles

Play in Steering Column Lower Bush

dust cover on both front hydralastic ball joints deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2014 76,443 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

alot of play in top steering column bush very near to being excess

dust cover on both front hydralastic ball joints deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 73,436 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 May 2012 73,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 May 2011 71,297 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 71,297 miles

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

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

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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OFK 408M is a 1973 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 OFK 408M, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OFK 408M is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 September 1973.

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