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JBY 399J

1997 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,015 mi
Last recorded5,015 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Austin Mini45,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 399J
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 5,015 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 3,805 miles

tyres have been rubbing on wheel arches on lock slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2016 3,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

tyres have been rubbing on wheel arches on lock slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2007 676,697 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery doesn't hold charge.

Fail 11 Mar 2006 67,609 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 67,609 miles

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

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 399J is a 1997 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 45,061 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 399J, 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 29 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JBY 399J registered?

JBY 399J is a 1997 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is JBY 399J safe to buy?

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