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EWP 513J

1970 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,400 mi
Last recorded60,400 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 513J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,400 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,399 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

air filter insecure idle speed slightly high

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,022 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 56,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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EWP 513J is a 1970 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 EWP 513J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWP 513J registered?

EWP 513J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is EWP 513J safe to buy?

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