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WRA 87K

1972 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,793 mi
Last recorded22,793 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini51,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRA 87K
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,793 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,764 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 22,764 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside & offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 22,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,524 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

rear fog light tell-tale LED working but barely susceptible colour change

Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,180 miles

both front wheels and tyres protrude from wheelarches

engine rough running

rear fog light tell-tale working but poorly indicated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 22,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front wheels and tyres protrude from wheelarches

engine rough running

rear fog light tell-tale working but poorly indicated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,636 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,810 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,745 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 20,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,996 miles

slight wear in n/s/f top balljoint

slight wear in o/s/r radius arm

Pass 31 May 2007 17,626 miles

Both headlight beam patterns slightly deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 May 2007 17,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

F.N.S and F.O.S beam pattern slightly deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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WRA 87K is a 1972 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRA 87K, 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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WRA 87K is a 1972 Austin Mini, first registered on 24 May 1972.

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