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HMH 49K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,689 mi
Last recorded75,689 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMH 49K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 75,689 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 75,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking in treads

Rear Exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 20 May 2016 75,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre stating to split in treads

Rear Exhaust mounts starting to split

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,323 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight Play in both inner driveshaft bearings

Slight corrosion to nearside front floor

Slight corrosion to offside rear boot floor

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,927 miles

offside front and nearside front inner driveshaft universal joints have play in them

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,884 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate in poor condition

nearside drive shaft inner u/j worn

wear in nearside rear radius arm bearing

wiper arms weak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,855 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,615 miles

corrosion in offside inner sill just outside testable area

slight wear in offside front lower swivel joint

Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,555 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

excessive corrosion in offside outer sill (front end) outside testable zone

slight wear in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,248 miles

nearside door mirror in poor condition

offside outer sill corroded and holed

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2008 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror in poor condition

offside outer sill corroded and holed

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2007 69,643 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in offside outer sill front section

nearside rear suspension stiff

wiper arms weak

Fail 24 May 2007 69,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in offside outer sill front section

nearside rear suspension stiff

wiper arms weak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 66,807 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in vehicle generally

front suspension tie bars slightly distorted

nearside outer c/v boot in very poor condition

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre/wheel slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2006 66,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

BORDER LINE DETERIORATION IN NEARSIDE OUTER CV BOOT

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion in brake pipes

damage to nearside door mirror

excessive corrosion in nearside front outer sill

offside rear tyre/wheel slightly out of shape

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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HMH 49K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMH 49K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HMH 49K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 28 September 1971.

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