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JMF 526N

1975 Austin Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,963 mi
Last recorded45,963 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 100047,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMF 526N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,963 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 45,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,961 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 45,960 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper gets stuck on window rubber

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,956 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 45,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,954 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine over heating

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,941 miles

passengers seat missing

slight cracks front no plate

bodywork' very small hole nearside front a frame & nearside step sill

Fail 4 Jan 2008 45,939 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

bodywork' very small hole nearside front a frame & nearside step sill

passengers seat missing

slight cracks front no plate

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,918 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,918 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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JMF 526N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMF 526N, 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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JMF 526N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1975.

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