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WSF 47K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,552 mi
Last recorded47,552 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSF 47K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,245 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 47,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,144 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 47,131 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,078 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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WSF 47K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSF 47K, 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 WSF 47K registered?

WSF 47K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 6 September 1971.

Is WSF 47K safe to buy?

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