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MWV 289J

1971 Austin Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,643 mi
Last recorded17,643 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini 100054,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 289J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,643 miles

Oil leak

s/a rubbers perished osr nsr

spare nsr tyres perished change soon

Fail 5 Apr 2007 17,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

s/as rubbers perished nsr osr

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

s/as rubbers perished nsr osr

Fail 26 Feb 2007 17,635 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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MWV 289J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,584 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWV 289J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MWV 289J registered?

MWV 289J is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is MWV 289J safe to buy?

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