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909 HFU

2004 Austin Mini

White Petrol 852cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,584 mi
Last recorded78,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Austin Mini23,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration909 HFU
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine852cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-body corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2021 78,584 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-body corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded and weak

Offside Front Sill corroded and weak

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,520 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

damp around fuel pump

nearside sill corroding

wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,437 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroding

wear in steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2018 78,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroding

wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,361 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

steering rack worn

Fail 15 Jul 2016 78,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play offside front wheel bearing

steering rack worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill corner corroding

offside front tie bar bolt loose

Fail 5 Jul 2014 77,976 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill corner corroding

offside front tie bar bolt loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,753 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 76,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,738 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 75,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,900 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 74,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

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

n/s/front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 70,219 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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909 HFU is a 2004 Austin Mini in White with a 852cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 23,534 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 909 HFU, 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 22 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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909 HFU is a 2004 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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