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RUX 471H

1970 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,523 mi
Last recorded1,523 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUX 471H
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 1,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 1,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 1,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 1,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 942 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 803 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 473 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 6 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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RUX 471H is a 1970 Austin Mini in White with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 RUX 471H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUX 471H registered?

RUX 471H is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is RUX 471H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUX 471H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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