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Q991WVK

1996 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,967 mi
Last recorded75,967 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Austin Mini64,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ991WVK
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,927 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 74,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,729 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 74,725 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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Q991WVK is a 1996 Austin Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 64,359 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 Q991WVK, 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 30 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q991WVK registered?

Q991WVK is a 1996 Austin Mini, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is Q991WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q991WVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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