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JGJ 215T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,765 mi
Last recorded93,765 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 215T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,265 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 79,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,031 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,574 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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JGJ 215T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JGJ 215T, 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.

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What year was JGJ 215T registered?

JGJ 215T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 8 May 1979.

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