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VWV 105K

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,971 mi
Last recorded49,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWV 105K
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,971 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,970 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 49,338 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,879 miles

signs of coolant leakage

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,879 miles

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

signs of coolant leakage

Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

signs of coolant leakage

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,626 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight oil leak

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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VWV 105K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VWV 105K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWV 105K registered?

VWV 105K is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 6 September 1971.

Is VWV 105K safe to buy?

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