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WSF 56V

2012 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

38,719 mi
Last recorded38,719 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSF 56V
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2022 38,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides at suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 38,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides at suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,039 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prevent further corrosion of brake pipes throughout.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 37,032 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prevent further corrosion of brake pipes throughout.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,555 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Slight play nearside rear radius arm bush

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,459 miles

All tyres cracking

Fuel cap seal beginning to crack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

VIN on nearside door

Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes at rear but not to excess

Fail 6 Sep 2018 30,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes at rear but not to excess

Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear + on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corroded but not to excess

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 25,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,450 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe join. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 23,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting missing. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe join. (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 21,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 18,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,970 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 14,970 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gear box torsion mount has excessive play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 56V is a 2012 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 56V, 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 14 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WSF 56V is a 2012 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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