1969 Austin MINI 1000 1.3L Petrol · SOW 89H
1969 Austin MINI 1000 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1969. Recorded mileage 4,293 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1969 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SOW 89H Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 4,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SOW 89H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1969 Austin Mini 1000 (SOW 89H) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Steering arm deformed ex- play (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SOW 89H Mileage History
- 22/07/20221,235 mi
- 12/08/20232,867 mi+1,632 mi
- 19/08/20232,886 mi+19 mi
- 19/08/20244,293 mi+1,407 mi
Average of roughly 1,471 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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