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860 XWA

1961 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,843 mi
Last recorded38,843 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1961 Austin Mini44,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration860 XWA
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 38,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,581 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to underbody areas

nearside shock soft

Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,215 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 38,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,549 miles

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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860 XWA is a 1961 Austin Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1961 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 860 XWA, 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 65 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 860 XWA registered?

860 XWA is a 1961 Austin Mini, first registered on 10 May 1961.

Is 860 XWA safe to buy?

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