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HMF 886K

1971 Austin Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper55,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMF 886K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,089 miles

Fuel pipe from tank to metal fuel line heavily split cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 71,309 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 71,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 70,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,237 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 6,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 67,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,987 miles

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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HMF 886K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,351 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 HMF 886K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMF 886K registered?

HMF 886K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is HMF 886K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMF 886K shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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