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UHU 801K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,306 mi
Last recorded21,306 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHU 801K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 21,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,282 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,229 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 21,229 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,145 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 23 Feb 2012 21,145 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,104 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 21,104 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,984 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,837 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 20,837 miles

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

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

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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UHU 801K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 UHU 801K, 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 55 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 UHU 801K registered?

UHU 801K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is UHU 801K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHU 801K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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