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1969 Austin Pick Up MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Pick Up models manufactured in 1969, based on 103 real MOT test results.

70.9%
Pass Rate
29.1%
Fail Rate
103
Total Tests
70,297
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1969 Austin Pick Up MOT Analysis

The 1969 Austin Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 70.9% based on 103 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 70,297 miles on the odometer. With a 29.1% failure rate, the 1969 Pick Up is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1969 Austin Pick Up is Brakes, responsible for 9.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Tyres is the second most common issue at 1.9%. Visibility follows at 1.9%.

Top failures specific to 1969 models only. The overall Pick Up page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Brakes 9.7%
Tyres 1.9%
Visibility 1.9%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes9.7%10
2Tyres1.9%2
3Visibility1.9%2
4Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.0%1
5Body, Chassis, Structure1.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 70,297 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes1.38% per 10K miTyres0.28% per 10K miVisibility0.28% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.14% per 10K miBody & Structure0.14% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes1.389.7%10
Tyres0.281.9%2
Visibility0.281.9%2
Lamps & Electrical0.141.0%1
Body & Structure0.141.0%1

Mileage Statistics

70,297
Mean
70,720
Median
43,909
25th Percentile
83,536
75th Percentile
4.14% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1969 Austin Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 70.9% based on 103 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 70,297 miles on the odometer. With a 29.1% failure rate, the 1969 Pick Up is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1969 Austin Pick Up, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). At 70,297 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Brakes — 9.7% of failures

Brakes issues account for 9.7% of MOT failures on 1969 Austin Pick Up models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Tyres — 1.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 1969 Austin Pick Up models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Visibility — 1.9% of failures

Visibility issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 1969 Austin Pick Up models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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