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GJW 592N

1974 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,829 mi
Last recorded47,829 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1974 Austin Mini 100048,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJW 592N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,829 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 47,828 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,759 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/s/f brake discs inner face slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 47,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/s/f brake discs inner face slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 46,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,419 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 21 Aug 2017 46,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 31 May 2016 45,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,721 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 42,721 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,275 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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GJW 592N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 GJW 592N, 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 52 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJW 592N registered?

GJW 592N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 22 November 1974.

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