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WVW 790W

1981 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,392 mi
Last recorded1,392 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVW 790W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 1,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,119 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,110 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 82,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,796 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 75,796 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,557 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

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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WVW 790W is a 1981 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVW 790W, 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 45 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 WVW 790W?

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What year was WVW 790W registered?

WVW 790W is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 13 July 1981.

Is WVW 790W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVW 790W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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