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WLV 580J

1970 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLV 580J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,388 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2009 64,472 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,472 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 64,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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WLV 580J is a 1970 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLV 580J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLV 580J registered?

WLV 580J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 28 September 1970.

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