MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
light corrosion underbody
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to windscreen outside swept area
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B397 JGM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 53,696 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B397 JGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B397 JGM registered?
B397 JGM is a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 June 1985.
Is B397 JGM safe to buy?
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