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754 NHW

1961 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,151 mi
Last recorded77,151 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration754 NHW
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 77,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar slightly bent and deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills to floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 77,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar slightly bent and deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills to floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,962 miles

Near side front tie rod slightly distorted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight fraying to handbrake cable

Slight play offside front lower balljoint

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play offside front lower balljoint

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,455 miles

both floor pans heavily seem welded

vehicle made shorter in length !!!

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

back box has pinhole in

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

slight distortion nearside front tie rod

slight movement front subframe rear bushes

slight radial play at steering wheel

unable to fully inspect front subframe bushes due to front spoiler being fitted

vehicle modified has been shortened

Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

back box has pinhole in

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

slight distortion nearside front tie rod

slight movement front subframe rear bushes

slight radial play at steering wheel

unable to fully inspect front subframe bushes due to front spoiler being fitted

vehicle modified has been shortened

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle made shorter then welded back together

Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,971 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle made shorter then welded back together

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,014 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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754 NHW is a 1961 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1961 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,133 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 754 NHW, 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 65 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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754 NHW is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 8 November 1961.

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