1962 Austin MINI 0.8L Petrol · 140 UXG
1962 Austin MINI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1962. Recorded mileage 23,748 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1962
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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140 UXG Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 23,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
140 UXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Austin Mini (140 UXG) between October 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
140 UXG Mileage History
- 14/10/200514,741 mi
- 17/10/200514,766 mi+25 mi
- 16/01/200915,934 mi+1,168 mi
- 12/03/201019,528 mi+3,594 mi
- 18/03/201019,533 mi+5 mi
- 04/03/201120,133 mi+600 mi
- 01/03/201220,322 mi+189 mi
- 02/03/201220,327 mi+5 mi
- 16/04/201320,414 mi+87 mi
- 19/04/201320,419 mi+5 mi
- 22/04/201320,424 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/201320,429 mi+5 mi
- 11/04/201420,639 mi+210 mi
- 14/04/201420,644 mi+5 mi
- 03/08/201521,172 mi+528 mi
- 17/05/201621,189 mi+17 mi
- 04/05/201721,333 mi+144 mi
- 11/05/201822,465 mi+1,132 mi
- 10/05/201922,983 mi+518 mi
- 01/06/202023,049 mi+66 mi
- 01/06/202023,049 mi
- 01/06/202123,065 mi+16 mi
- 25/05/202223,226 mi+161 mi
- 19/06/202323,354 mi+128 mi
- 20/06/202423,461 mi+107 mi
- 23/06/202523,534 mi+73 mi
- 23/06/202623,738 mi+204 mi
- 23/06/202623,748 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 435 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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