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XBL 142H

1970 Austin Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 142H
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 90,000 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,390 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,389 miles

wipers smearing

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

play in both rear trailing arms

previous welding repairs

slight binding to front brakes

Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,389 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

play in both rear trailing arms

previous welding repairs

slight binding to front brakes

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,073 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight blowing

play in both rear trailing arm bushes/pins

scratches front screen

Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight blowing

play in both rear trailing arm bushes/pins

scratches front screen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,925 miles

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

offside front tyre on limit

slight play in both rear trailing arms

Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,925 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre on limit

slight play in both rear trailing arms

Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,886 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear bumpers mising when tested

rear seats mising when tested

Pass 10 Jun 2007 81,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,773 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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XBL 142H is a 1970 Austin Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBL 142H, 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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XBL 142H is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 February 1970.

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