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F607 XJW

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF607 XJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 73,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,605 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 70,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,836 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,602 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,601 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,807 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f sill holed and corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,806 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f sill holed and corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 57,346 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 57,345 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,777 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 54,358 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,358 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,817 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perrishing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perrishing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,141 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroding

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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F607 XJW is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 F607 XJW, 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 F607 XJW registered?

F607 XJW is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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