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JWD 434L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,812 mi
Last recorded2,812 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 434L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 2,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 10 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,391 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2011 66,384 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,210 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 79,200 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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JWD 434L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 JWD 434L, 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 54 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 JWD 434L registered?

JWD 434L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 2 November 1972.

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