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JDY 74N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDY 74N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,922 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,883 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 87,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,534 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,350 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,092 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,646 miles
Pass 13 Oct 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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JDY 74N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JDY 74N, 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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JDY 74N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 3 July 1975.

Is JDY 74N safe to buy?

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