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JGW 159N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,293 mi
Last recorded53,293 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 159N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,293 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,174 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,130 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,514 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,197 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,979 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,976 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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JGW 159N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGW 159N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGW 159N registered?

JGW 159N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is JGW 159N safe to buy?

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