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OHL 131M

1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,195 mi
Last recorded17,195 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT67,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHL 131M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,195 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,419 miles

n/s/r shocker dust cover damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,329 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,328 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 79,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 79,328 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 79,328 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 79,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 78,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 78,389 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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OHL 131M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 67,135 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHL 131M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHL 131M registered?

OHL 131M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is OHL 131M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHL 131M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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