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OMG 966X

1982 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,294 mi
Last recorded44,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMG 966X
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,604 miles

headlamp beam adjustment stickers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,497 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R PETROL PIPE TO CLOSE TO EX BOX

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,775 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,775 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 39,239 miles

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

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

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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OMG 966X is a 1982 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 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 OMG 966X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OMG 966X registered?

OMG 966X is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 April 1982.

Is OMG 966X safe to buy?

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