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JD 8214

1982 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,170 mi
Last recorded59,170 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini55,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD 8214
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 58,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 56,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,771 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 55,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,516 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 54,512 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,736 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 53,668 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,647 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,647 miles

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

Service 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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JD 8214 is a 1982 Austin Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JD 8214, 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 44 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JD 8214 registered?

JD 8214 is a 1982 Austin Mini, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is JD 8214 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JD 8214 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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