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JJ 1196

1989 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

570 mi
Last recorded570 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ 1196
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2007 570 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

both sills slighty corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 6 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 4 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door top hinge insecure

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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JJ 1196 is a 1989 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 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 JJ 1196, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JJ 1196 registered?

JJ 1196 is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is JJ 1196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ 1196 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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