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JTR 402D

1981 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,248 mi
Last recorded27,248 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 402D
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 27,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,036 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Jun 2013 24,036 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,036 miles

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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JTR 402D is a 1981 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTR 402D, 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 45 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JTR 402D registered?

JTR 402D is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is JTR 402D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTR 402D shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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