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A191 AHB

1991 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,999 mi
Last recorded64,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Austin Mini43,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA191 AHB
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 64,999 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,999 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,999 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,883 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 64,873 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 63,286 miles

Brake pedal rubber temporarily attached

Rear numberplate partly obscured but can be read

Rear seats removed/presentred without rear seat belts

Tyres/wheels protrude slightly outside wheel arches

Fail 3 May 2017 63,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective Upper and Lower (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective Upper and Lower (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective Radius arm (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective Radius arm (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed VIN not attached (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber pivot points not adequately secure X2

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear pipe chafing on crossmember (7.2.2)

Rear number plate partly obscured but can be read

Rear seats removed from vehicle, no seatbelts present

Rear shock absorber pivot points not adequately secure X2

Tyres protrude slightly from wheel arches

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,857 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,855 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,612 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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A191 AHB is a 1991 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 43,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A191 AHB, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A191 AHB is a 1991 Austin Mini, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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