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OVH 786G

1968 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

56,395 mi
Last recorded56,395 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini 100048,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVH 786G
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all seats fitted, drivers harness removed.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 56,387 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

only drivers seat fitted.

seat belt harness mounting wants reinforcing plate behind mounting.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 56,811 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,165 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 56,150 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

top ball joints still as slight play reqs greasing

Fail 6 Feb 2006 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

top ball joints still as slight play reqs greasing

Fail 1 Feb 2006 480,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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OVH 786G is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,210 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 OVH 786G, 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 58 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 OVH 786G registered?

OVH 786G is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1968.

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