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WPU 791L

1972 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,350 mi
Last recorded50,350 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Mini 100047,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 791L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,849 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 49,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2015 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroded

both rear and nearside front tyes perished

offside front floorpan corroded

offside rear foot brake reading slightly low

rear subframe corroding

Pass 7 May 2013 37,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

front exhaust mount bracket missing

o/s/f floor becoming weak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,643 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear tyres perrished/cracking on side walls

exhaust front mount bracket missing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,641 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system front bracket missing and tight on gear change remote

n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system front bracket missing and tight on gear change remote

n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,337 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,337 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,003 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 35,934 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

superficial cracks in side wall of near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,670 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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WPU 791L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 47,015 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 WPU 791L, 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 54 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 WPU 791L registered?

WPU 791L is a 1972 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is WPU 791L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPU 791L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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