MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s tyres perishing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?
Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JLU 998V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLU 998V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JLU 998V registered?
JLU 998V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 10 October 1979.
Is JLU 998V safe to buy?
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