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OMF 62L

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,608 mi
Last recorded81,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMF 62L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 81,608 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 81,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,454 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 81,454 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,437 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,371 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,349 miles

water leak maybe bypass hose?

Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

water leak maybe bypass hose?

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,182 miles

oil leak maybe fuel pump?

Pass 29 May 2012 80,996 miles

both bottom joints maybe slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

very slight blow front exhaust

Fail 28 May 2012 80,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,593 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 80,593 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,794 miles

front reg plate slighty deteriorated

oil mist on o/s rack gaiter

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,761 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 80,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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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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OMF 62L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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