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WJD 31M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,824 mi
Last recorded71,824 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJD 31M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,393 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,082 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,495 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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WJD 31M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WJD 31M, 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 WJD 31M registered?

WJD 31M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is WJD 31M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJD 31M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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