MOT Status
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81,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water leak maybe bypass hose?
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
water leak maybe bypass hose?
oil leak maybe fuel pump?
both bottom joints maybe slight play
o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
very slight blow front exhaust
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both bottom joints maybe slight play
o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
very slight blow front exhaust
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
maybe slight oil drip on timing case
o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
oil mist on o/s/f rack gaiter
oil on fuel pump? (rear engine)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
maybe slight oil drip on timing case
o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
oil mist on o/s/f rack gaiter
oil on fuel pump? (rear engine)
front reg plate slighty deteriorated
oil mist on o/s rack gaiter
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OMF 62L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 OMF 62L, 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.
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What year was OMF 62L registered?
OMF 62L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is OMF 62L safe to buy?
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