MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
289,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of WDV 148K?
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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.
Does WDV 148K have outstanding finance?
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