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XYD 960H

1970 Austin Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 960H
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,963 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,961 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,941 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,941 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,930 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,908 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,894 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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XYD 960H is a 1970 Austin Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYD 960H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XYD 960H?

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What year was XYD 960H registered?

XYD 960H is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 18 February 1970.

Is XYD 960H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYD 960H shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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