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Q702JKO

1987 Austin Mini

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,187 mi
Last recorded2,187 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ702JKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 2,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 1,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 1,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 84 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 7 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 3 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 3 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 3 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 3 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear fog lamp not working.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3 miles

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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Q702JKO is a 1987 Austin Mini in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 43,332 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 Q702JKO, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q702JKO is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is Q702JKO safe to buy?

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