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OPW 594P

1983 Austin Mini

Brown Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,054 mi
Last recorded8,054 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 594P
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 8,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,195 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 7,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,148 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 7,148 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,092 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 7,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,836 miles

front to rear brake pipes undersealed // slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,000 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,552 miles

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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OPW 594P is a 1983 Austin Mini in Brown with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPW 594P, 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 43 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 OPW 594P registered?

OPW 594P is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is OPW 594P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 594P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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