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JUT 991V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUT 991V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,322 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,294 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,213 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 93,434 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 87,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 87,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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JUT 991V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUT 991V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JUT 991V registered?

JUT 991V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 20 March 1980.

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