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JBY 847N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,310 mi
Last recorded9,310 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 847N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,310 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 9,306 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 2,429 miles

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2011 2,422 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

unable to fully asses sills due to bodykit fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Mar 2010 6,747 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2007 671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005

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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JBY 847N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 47,936 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 JBY 847N, 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 51 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 JBY 847N registered?

JBY 847N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 11 June 1975.

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