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FJW 960V

1980 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJW 960V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,003 miles

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

Nearside hand brake effort low

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

hazard warning lights not working

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,999 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear subframe nearside front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside hand brake effort low

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

hazard warning lights not working

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,372 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,378 miles

oil leak

slight wiper marks to window screen

Fail 29 Jun 2016 35,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking tp flex (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

slight wiper marks to window screen

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,921 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 34,921 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 34,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 34,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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FJW 960V is a 1980 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 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 FJW 960V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJW 960V registered?

FJW 960V is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 13 May 1980.

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