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G397 WYK

1990 Austin Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Cooper83,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 WYK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,215 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 75,212 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise boot area damaged

front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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G397 WYK is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,831 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 Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G397 WYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G397 WYK registered?

G397 WYK is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G397 WYK safe to buy?

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