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Q191UOC

1983 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,954 mi
Last recorded58,954 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini49,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ191UOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,954 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 58,952 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,935 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Q191UOC is a 1983 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q191UOC, 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 43 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q191UOC registered?

Q191UOC is a 1983 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 November 1983.

Is Q191UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q191UOC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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