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WDU 738J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,037 mi
Last recorded2,037 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDU 738J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 May 2023 2,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 1,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 1,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 1,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 173 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 23,289 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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WDU 738J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WDU 738J, 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

How do I check the history of WDU 738J?

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What year was WDU 738J registered?

WDU 738J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is WDU 738J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDU 738J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WDU 738J have outstanding finance?

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