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WJW 229G

1969 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,994 mi
Last recorded58,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin Mini 100045,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJW 229G
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,994 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 58,994 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split x2 (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,654 miles

upper and lower front ball joints unable to confirm that correct locking nuts have been used but unoits are secure

Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,651 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

upper and lower front ball joints unable to confirm that correct locking nuts have been used but unoits are secure

Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 57,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 57,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 57,597 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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WJW 229G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1969 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,655 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJW 229G, 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 57 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJW 229G registered?

WJW 229G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1969.

Is WJW 229G safe to buy?

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