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FWU 507J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,044 mi
Last recorded94,044 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWU 507J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 93,453 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,555 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 89,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,493 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,273 miles

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

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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FWU 507J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWU 507J, 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 56 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 FWU 507J registered?

FWU 507J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is FWU 507J safe to buy?

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