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HBH 844N

1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,507 mi
Last recorded63,507 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT49,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 844N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,183 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,617 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,045 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,028 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear shockers weak

Fail 1 May 2013 52,004 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear shockers weak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,442 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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HBH 844N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 49,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBH 844N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBH 844N registered?

HBH 844N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 9 January 1975.

Is HBH 844N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBH 844N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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