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H239 VRR

1990 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,156 mi
Last recorded92,156 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini59,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 VRR
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,884 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,129 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,629 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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H239 VRR is a 1990 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 59,230 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 H239 VRR, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H239 VRR registered?

H239 VRR is a 1990 Austin Mini, first registered on 8 December 1990.

Is H239 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H239 VRR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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