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AUW 961H

1969 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini 100045,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUW 961H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,902 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,694 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 61,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,088 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,088 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,534 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,233 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 67,145 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,758 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 55,758 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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AUW 961H is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AUW 961H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUW 961H registered?

AUW 961H is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 7 November 1969.

Is AUW 961H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUW 961H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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