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OYJ 7K

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,057 mi
Last recorded69,057 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYJ 7K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 May 2017 69,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,376 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 64,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner c.v boots insecure

exhaust rear rubber mount in poor condition

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,181 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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OYJ 7K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYJ 7K, 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 OYJ 7K registered?

OYJ 7K is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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