1981 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · OAV 596W
1981 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1981. Recorded mileage 1,119 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OAV 596W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 1,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OAV 596W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Austin Mini (OAV 596W) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Indicator switch inoperative with horn (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed smoke?? (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
OAV 596W Mileage History
- 02/05/2023747 mi
- 16/05/2024927 mi+180 mi
- 24/04/2025948 mi+21 mi
- 02/06/20261,119 mi+171 mi
- 05/06/20261,119 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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