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JHY 843L

1971 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,781 mi
Last recorded42,781 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHY 843L
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 42,470 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 42,456 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,423 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,403 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,329 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,554 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 38,553 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,814 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 36,813 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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JHY 843L is a 1971 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHY 843L, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHY 843L registered?

JHY 843L is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JHY 843L safe to buy?

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