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ALE 880H

1969 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,704 mi
Last recorded85,704 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini 100045,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALE 880H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,704 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2013 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,977 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,698 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 84,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 83,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 83,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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ALE 880H is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,655 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALE 880H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALE 880H registered?

ALE 880H is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 19 November 1969.

Is ALE 880H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALE 880H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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