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JFC 371W

1980 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,752 mi
Last recorded3,752 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFC 371W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2023 3,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 3,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 3,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 1,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,000 miles

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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JFC 371W is a 1980 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 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 JFC 371W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JFC 371W registered?

JFC 371W is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is JFC 371W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFC 371W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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