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KJW 228K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,916 mi
Last recorded68,916 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJW 228K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 68,916 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 68,916 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 68,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both doors have been modified

Fail 15 May 2015 68,916 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both doors have been modified

Pass 8 Aug 2011 4,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,615 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 3,615 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,162 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 3,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 2,071 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 2,071 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,556 miles

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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KJW 228K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 KJW 228K, 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 55 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 KJW 228K registered?

KJW 228K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 7 December 1971.

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