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WVK 651H

1975 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,187 mi
Last recorded14,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVK 651H
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,258 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,630 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 12,598 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,421 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,355 miles

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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WVK 651H is a 1975 Austin Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVK 651H, 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 51 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WVK 651H registered?

WVK 651H is a 1975 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 August 1975.

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The MOT history for WVK 651H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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