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SAW 248H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,180 mi
Last recorded25,180 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAW 248H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 25,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 24,692 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 24,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,414 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 23,874 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 23,863 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,331 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 22,496 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 21,632 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 20,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 19,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2009 19,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 18,468 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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SAW 248H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 SAW 248H, 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 56 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 SAW 248H registered?

SAW 248H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is SAW 248H safe to buy?

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