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JBY 385J

1970 Austin Mini

Bronze Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,838 mi
Last recorded58,838 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini54,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 385J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,799 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,799 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r lens tapped

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,379 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,377 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,007 miles

1.oil cap missing.

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,387 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 57,387 miles

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

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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JBY 385J is a 1970 Austin Mini in Bronze with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,174 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 385J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBY 385J registered?

JBY 385J is a 1970 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is JBY 385J safe to buy?

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