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Q712FVT

1987 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,864 mi
Last recorded84,864 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ712FVT
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,221 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 80,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 73,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,968 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,968 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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Q712FVT is a 1987 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Q712FVT, 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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What year was Q712FVT registered?

Q712FVT is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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