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OYW 628L

1973 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,396 mi
Last recorded37,396 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYW 628L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,396 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,822 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,321 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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OYW 628L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 OYW 628L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYW 628L registered?

OYW 628L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is OYW 628L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYW 628L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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