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WKF 561J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,510 mi
Last recorded75,510 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKF 561J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 75,510 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 75,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 7,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 7,486 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 7,486 miles

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

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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WKF 561J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 WKF 561J, 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 56 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 WKF 561J?

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What year was WKF 561J registered?

WKF 561J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 16 September 1970.

Is WKF 561J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKF 561J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WKF 561J have outstanding finance?

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