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F307 WJT

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,407 mi
Last recorded8,407 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 WJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,401 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,159 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 8,158 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 218 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 99,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F307 WJT is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 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 F307 WJT, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F307 WJT registered?

F307 WJT is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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