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1983 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · HWR 956Y

HWR 956Y

1983 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1983. Recorded mileage 71,357 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
AUSTIN MINI
Year / Origin
1983 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
71,357 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1983
Engine
998cc
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HWR 956Y Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
  • 71,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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HWR 956Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 11:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Mini (HWR 956Y) between July 2026 and July 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.

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HWR 956Y Mileage History

  1. 14/07/202671,357 mi
  2. 15/07/202671,357 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Valid MOT
Taxed
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
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