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RCD 389H

1969 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,331 mi
Last recorded17,331 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini 100045,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 389H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,308 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 16,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 16,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2017 16,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2016 15,976 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 15,942 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front subframe mounts and tear drop mounts have play

Pass 20 May 2015 15,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 May 2015 15,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 15,575 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 14,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,897 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive surface corrosion to rear subframe

nearside and offside front lower swivel balljoints have slight play

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded , not considered excessive

offside front shock absorber mounting perscribed area slightly corroded

parking brake cables slightly corroded

rear fog warning lamp not working - not required on a vehicle of this age (1969)

rear rubber "cotton reel" exhaust mounting in poor condition

surface corrosion in perscribed areas of rear subframe mounting points not considered excessive

wiper-blades starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,486 miles

front tie bar rubber bushes slightly worn

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sills and floor corroded

slight play in offside top and bottom swivels

Fail 4 Sep 2007 8,484 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills & floor rusty

sum play in o/s top & bottom swivels

Pass 22 Sep 2006 6,507 miles

after-market rear seatbelt top mounting points not re-enforced

nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside steering rack inner joint has a degree of play - considered close to the end of its servicable life

surface corrosion to vehicle underside incl rear subframe

Fail 19 Sep 2006 6,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside steering rack inner joint has a degree of play - considered close to the end of its servicable life

rear seatbelts (after-market) top mounting points are not re-enforced.

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

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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RCD 389H is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,655 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 RCD 389H, 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 57 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCD 389H registered?

RCD 389H is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 11 November 1969.

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