MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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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.
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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?
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