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JPX 21J

1970 Austin Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini 100056,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPX 21J
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 76,489 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge of tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,000 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 70,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 70,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Upper Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JPX 21J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,575 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPX 21J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPX 21J registered?

JPX 21J is a 1970 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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