1973 Austin MINI 1000 1.3L Petrol · DHR 586L
1973 Austin MINI 1000 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1973. Recorded mileage 7,465 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DHR 586L Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 7,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DHR 586L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Austin Mini 1000 (DHR 586L) between August 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DHR 586L Mileage History
- 09/08/20051,698 mi
- 09/08/20051,703 mi+5 mi
- 02/11/20112,463 mi+760 mi
- 04/11/20112,463 mi
- 17/09/20132,830 mi+367 mi
- 08/10/20132,841 mi+11 mi
- 07/10/20143,843 mi+1,002 mi
- 07/10/20143,843 mi
- 11/09/20154,180 mi+337 mi
- 14/09/20154,184 mi+4 mi
- 17/11/20164,706 mi+522 mi
- 08/11/20174,869 mi+163 mi
- 09/11/20174,874 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/20195,395 mi+521 mi
- 14/10/20206,041 mi+646 mi
- 14/05/20246,814 mi+773 mi
- 17/05/20246,815 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/20257,217 mi+402 mi
- 21/04/20267,460 mi+243 mi
- 05/05/20267,465 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 278 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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