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XUE 12H

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUE 12H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 16 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 89,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Fail 4 May 2016 89,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 41,207 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,962 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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XUE 12H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUE 12H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUE 12H registered?

XUE 12H is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 23 April 1970.

Is XUE 12H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUE 12H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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