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A654 WOV

1984 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

83,682 mi
Last recorded83,682 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini56,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA654 WOV
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,682 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,659 miles

Hazard lights not working non fail item due to age of vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 80,659 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard lights not working non fail item due to age of vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 79,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,565 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 77,565 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill has corroded to a hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame has rusted to a hole (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top mounting at cylinder head (6.1.D.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top mounting at cylinder head (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,762 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 76,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,824 miles

extensive welding carried out on vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,625 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 73,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,485 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 71,475 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,434 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,409 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,469 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,179 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 65,091 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 62,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,579 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 60,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 57,922 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 55,235 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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A654 WOV is a 1984 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 56,277 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 A654 WOV, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A654 WOV is a 1984 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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