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HFT 431H

1969 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,186 mi
Last recorded28,186 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini Cooper38,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFT 431H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Underneath undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2021 28,161 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underneath undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,132 miles

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

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

Underneath undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 27,971 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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HFT 431H is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,892 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 Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFT 431H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 57 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HFT 431H registered?

HFT 431H is a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 August 1969.

Is HFT 431H safe to buy?

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