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OUC 402L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,334 mi
Last recorded4,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUC 402L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 4,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 3,595 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 3,578 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses screen (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 1,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 2,457 miles

Brake lights only illuminate when pedal is fully depressed

Long travel on foot brake

Fail 9 Dec 2015 2,457 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake lights only illuminate when pedal is fully depressed

Long travel on foot brake

Pass 17 Dec 2014 15,468 miles

Brake lights only illuminate when pedal is fully depressed

Fail 16 Dec 2014 15,468 miles

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

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

Brake lights only illuminate when pedal is fully depressed

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128 miles

Long travel on foot brake

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,000 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 77,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 76,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 94,512 miles

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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OUC 402L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 OUC 402L, 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 54 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 OUC 402L registered?

OUC 402L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is OUC 402L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUC 402L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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