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HWB 950J

1971 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,188 mi
Last recorded22,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWB 950J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 22,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,391 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 20,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,099 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,471 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 14,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,434 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 14,433 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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HWB 950J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWB 950J, 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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What year was HWB 950J registered?

HWB 950J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is HWB 950J safe to buy?

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