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HRB 157N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRB 157N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,381 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,867 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,508 miles

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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HRB 157N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 47,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRB 157N, 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 51 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRB 157N registered?

HRB 157N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 25 February 1975.

Is HRB 157N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRB 157N shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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