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MWT 979K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWT 979K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,490 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 60,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,517 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,757 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,064 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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MWT 979K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWT 979K, 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 MWT 979K registered?

MWT 979K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is MWT 979K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWT 979K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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