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HAZ 3953

1990 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,828 mi
Last recorded93,828 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Cooper83,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 3953
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 93,828 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 93,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted retaining device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 89,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f seat mounting area damaged

o/s/f wing and A panel corroded and repaired wth filler

Fail 23 Feb 2011 87,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f seat mounting area damaged

o/s/f wing and A panel corroded and repaired wth filler

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,386 miles

Front offside wing and A panel heavily corroded and repaired with filler

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front seat mounting area damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,312 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLIGHT LENSE CRACKED

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,499 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 73,476 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,572 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 67,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 67,879 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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HAZ 3953 is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAZ 3953, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HAZ 3953 registered?

HAZ 3953 is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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