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SNT 589H

1970 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,052 mi
Last recorded19,052 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNT 589H
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,052 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,552 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,502 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,698 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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SNT 589H is a 1970 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SNT 589H, 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 SNT 589H registered?

SNT 589H is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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