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700 WPG

1962 Hillman Minx

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,063 mi
Last recorded78,063 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1962 Hillman Minx56,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 WPG
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,706 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,526 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 77,502 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx?

Based on 4,599 MOT tests across 762 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
762
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 153
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
brake recording little or no effort 86
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700 WPG is a 1962 Hillman Minx in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 700 WPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 64 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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700 WPG is a 1962 Hillman Minx, first registered on 26 January 1962.

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