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WOC 943J

1970 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOC 943J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 71,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,132 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 67,132 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Deteriation to off side inner drive shaft coupling

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Movement in near side front hub

Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,110 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Deteriation to off side inner drive shaft coupling

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Movement in near side front hub

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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WOC 943J is a 1970 Austin Mini in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WOC 943J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOC 943J registered?

WOC 943J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 November 1970.

Is WOC 943J safe to buy?

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