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WDL 302K

1972 Austin Mini

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,854 mi
Last recorded15,854 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 302K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 15,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,913 miles

Stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2019 14,913 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,756 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 14,754 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2017 14,481 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,394 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,101 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,123 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 12,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,801 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 9,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,806 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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WDL 302K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDL 302K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDL 302K registered?

WDL 302K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is WDL 302K safe to buy?

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