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XPW 320H

1970 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,741 mi
Last recorded78,741 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPW 320H
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,741 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,346 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front seats are missing catches that lock them to the floor.

drivers seat base has collapsed.

neither door mirror shows a view to the rear.

no sun visors fitted.

spare wheel missing.

speedo cable chafing on fuel pipe.

vehicle has had roof cut off to turn it into a convertible but there are no signs of any additional reinforcing having been fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,336 miles

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front seats are missing catches that lock them to the floor.

drivers seat base has collapsed.

neither door mirror shows a view to the rear.

no sun visors fitted.

rear exhaust mounting bolts loose!.

spare wheel missing.

speedo cable chafing on fuel pipe.

vehicle has had roof cut off to turn it into a convertible but there are no signs of any additional reinforcing having been fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,843 miles

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An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

head light "flash" inoperative

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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XPW 320H is a 1970 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPW 320H, 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 XPW 320H registered?

XPW 320H is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 16 June 1970.

Is XPW 320H safe to buy?

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