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WHO 89V

1979 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini55,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHO 89V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,464 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 79,464 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Handbrake travel high.

Off side rear tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall but not down to the cords.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WHO 89V is a 1979 Austin Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,576 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 WHO 89V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WHO 89V?

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What year was WHO 89V registered?

WHO 89V is a 1979 Austin Mini, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is WHO 89V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHO 89V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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