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KEY 906G

1979 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,411 mi
Last recorded20,411 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini55,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 906G
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,411 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 20,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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KEY 906G is a 1979 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,576 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 KEY 906G, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEY 906G registered?

KEY 906G is a 1979 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is KEY 906G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEY 906G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KEY 906G have outstanding finance?

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