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FWB 450C

1965 Hillman Minx

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,293 mi
Last recorded72,293 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1965 Hillman Minx59,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWB 450C
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,011 miles

rear silincer deteriorated

slight play offside front a.r.b inner sadle bush

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STEERING BOX LEAKING

Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,960 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STEERING BOX LEAKING

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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FWB 450C is a 1965 Hillman Minx in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 59,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWB 450C, 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 61 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FWB 450C registered?

FWB 450C is a 1965 Hillman Minx, first registered on 9 March 1965.

Is FWB 450C safe to buy?

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