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VJW 890M

1973 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,910 mi
Last recorded52,910 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin Mini 100057,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJW 890M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,910 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,521 miles

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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VJW 890M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJW 890M, 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 53 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 VJW 890M registered?

VJW 890M is a 1973 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 3 September 1973.

Is VJW 890M safe to buy?

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Does VJW 890M have outstanding finance?

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