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SHN 864L

1973 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,234 mi
Last recorded75,234 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini52,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHN 864L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,234 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,814 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe slightly corroded but not weakend

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 71,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 70,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,073 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 May 2013 69,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 67,407 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly corroaded

Pass 7 May 2010 65,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 63,218 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 61,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 58,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 54,976 miles

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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SHN 864L is a 1973 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,795 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 SHN 864L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHN 864L registered?

SHN 864L is a 1973 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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