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WJH 815M

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 815M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,109 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,107 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,241 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired Steering arm loose (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure Steering arm tab washers not engaged (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure Steering arm tab washers not engaged (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired Steering arm loose (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Steering arm tab washers not engaged (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,064 miles

scratches on n/s/r quarter panel

Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

scratches on n/s/r quarter panel

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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WJH 815M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJH 815M, 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 WJH 815M registered?

WJH 815M is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 29 March 1974.

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