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JAS 988

1960 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,375 mi
Last recorded3,375 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1960 Morris Mini45,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 988
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 889 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008
Fail 23 Apr 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,006 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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JAS 988 is a 1960 Morris Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 45,327 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 Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAS 988, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Morris Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAS 988 registered?

JAS 988 is a 1960 Morris Mini, first registered on 8 June 1960.

Is JAS 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 988 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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