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HKA 696L

1973 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,030 mi
Last recorded37,030 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKA 696L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 37,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,232 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 36,200 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,711 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,529 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HKA 696L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 HKA 696L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKA 696L registered?

HKA 696L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is HKA 696L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKA 696L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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