MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight lift on steering column pinch bolt
Slight play offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside & offside rear hub bearings slightly noisey
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both of the rear handbrake clevis pins are too long and washers are missing
front bumper is loose
offside outer driveshaft gaiter is leaking but it is not detached or split
offside rear tyre is very close to the limits of wear
slight pitting of offside front brake disc
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
both of the rear handbrake clevis pins are too long and washers are missing
front bumper is loose
offside outer driveshaft gaiter is leaking but it is not detached or split
offside rear tyre is very close to the limits of wear
slight pitting of offside front brake disc
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JWE 197J is a 1971 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1971 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 JWE 197J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JWE 197J registered?
JWE 197J is a 1971 Austin Mini, first registered on 7 April 1971.
Is JWE 197J safe to buy?
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