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HPB 234K

1971 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,275 mi
Last recorded44,275 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 234K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 44,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both rack joints ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both upper front swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play both upper swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,302 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,063 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play both rack ends

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,953 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,620 miles

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

slight play both rack ends

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,459 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,740 miles

n/s hand brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f sill rusted through

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 1 Oct 2010 40,740 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s hand brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f sill rusted through

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,637 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside floor slightly corroded at front

offside front end of sill corroded/holed

radiator loose on its mounts to cowling

Fail 20 Oct 2009 39,637 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside floor slightly corroded at front

offside front end of sill corroded/holed

radiator loose on its mounts to cowling

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear selector mount broken

n/s/r bearing noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2008 37,115 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear selector mount broken

n/s/r bearing noisy

rear silencer fitted wrong

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gear linkage mount broken

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings rumbling

corrosion in o/s rear closing panel

Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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HPB 234K is a 1971 Austin Mini in Beige with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 HPB 234K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HPB 234K is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 17 September 1971.

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