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WGH 219M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,814 mi
Last recorded7,814 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 219M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 7,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 7,811 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 7,805 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

hazard switch fitted not working on near side of vehicle, hazard switch not required on this vehicle

Pass 9 May 2018 76,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 7,678 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 76,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 7,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,334 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 7,334 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 May 2009 7,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,046 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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WGH 219M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 WGH 219M, 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 52 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 WGH 219M registered?

WGH 219M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is WGH 219M safe to buy?

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