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RWJ 935L

1971 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,134 mi
Last recorded15,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWJ 935L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 15,134 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,014 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 15,005 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

frount brakes bindind on

Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,963 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 14,957 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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RWJ 935L is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 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 Austin 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWJ 935L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWJ 935L registered?

RWJ 935L is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RWJ 935L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWJ 935L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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