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WYO 708M

1971 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYO 708M
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 93,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 90,815 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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WYO 708M is a 1971 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 WYO 708M, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WYO 708M registered?

WYO 708M is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WYO 708M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYO 708M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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