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JEX 981V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,340 mi
Last recorded81,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEX 981V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,340 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,661 miles

under vehicle has been heavily repaired and indersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,647 miles

under vehicle has been freshly painted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,645 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,087 miles

underneath vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,192 miles

inner footwells have been welded

play in nearside front hub

play in offside front hub

underside of vehicle has been heavely welded

underside of vehicle has been undersealed difficult to assess

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,151 miles

Drivers door top hinge loose.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 70,151 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Drivers door top hinge loose.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 69,188 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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JEX 981V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEX 981V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JEX 981V?

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What year was JEX 981V registered?

JEX 981V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is JEX 981V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEX 981V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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