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HOU 195L

1972 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

259 mi
Last recorded259 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 195L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 10 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 7 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 4 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HOU 195L is a 1972 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOU 195L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOU 195L?

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What year was HOU 195L registered?

HOU 195L is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is HOU 195L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOU 195L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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