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WDV 148K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,556 mi
Last recorded289,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 148K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 289,556 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 289,556 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,912 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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WDV 148K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDV 148K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDV 148K registered?

WDV 148K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is WDV 148K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 148K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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