MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,293 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for JGW 159N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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