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OFS 235P

1976 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,048 mi
Last recorded59,048 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1976 Austin Mini 100055,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFS 235P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2019 59,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2006 54,996 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 54,297 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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OFS 235P is a 1976 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1976 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,676 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 OFS 235P, 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 50 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 OFS 235P registered?

OFS 235P is a 1976 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 11 May 1976.

Is OFS 235P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFS 235P shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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