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DHA 207K

1971 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,215 mi
Last recorded4,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHA 207K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 4,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 3,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 2,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008

"note" chassis number on car stamped in chassis has been removed

Oil leak

corrosion of n/s/r chassis

unable to read speedo ?? inbetween numbers

Fail 14 Mar 2008

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

"note" chassis number on car stamped in chassis been removed

Oil leak

corrosion of n/s/r chassis

unable to rear speedo ?? in between numbers

Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,414 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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DHA 207K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 DHA 207K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DHA 207K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is DHA 207K safe to buy?

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