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JLL 227V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLL 227V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,211 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 89,210 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 88,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2023 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,457 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,123 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,552 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,552 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 85,803 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Long brake pedal travel

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,738 miles

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

Lower front engine stabiliser bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,593 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,591 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,139 miles

Offside centre outer sill rusty.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside centre outer sill rusty.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 70,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,329 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Deteriation to off side lower panel \ tie bar mounting

Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 64,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,402 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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JLL 227V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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 JLL 227V, 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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JLL 227V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 18 September 1979.

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