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OTR 634M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,451 mi
Last recorded50,451 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTR 634M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,451 miles

Offside Front Lower front panel slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 50,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance/inner arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower front panel slightly corroded

Rear lower battery tray holed and corroded

Rear lower boot floor slightly corroded (repaired from inside)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 72,959 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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OTR 634M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTR 634M, 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 OTR 634M registered?

OTR 634M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is OTR 634M safe to buy?

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