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WVE 351L

1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,750 mi
Last recorded72,750 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT67,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 351L
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,641 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,641 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,821 miles

n/s/f floor corrosion

o/s/f steering rack gaiters cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,304 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,882 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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WVE 351L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 67,135 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVE 351L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WVE 351L registered?

WVE 351L is a 1973 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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