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XHW 431H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,568 mi
Last recorded55,568 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHW 431H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 55,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,563 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 55,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,558 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,546 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,706 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,679 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres lightly fouling inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all 4 tyres perished

under vehicle heaverly under sealed hard to asses

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,194 miles

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)

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

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

all 4 tyres heaverly perished

under vehicle heaverly under sealed hard to asses

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,541 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play and some roughness noted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,616 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 69,607 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 69,466 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 69,465 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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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XHW 431H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XHW 431H, 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 XHW 431H registered?

XHW 431H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 July 1970.

Is XHW 431H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHW 431H shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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