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LJH 599W

1998 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,860 mi
Last recorded7,860 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 599W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 7,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 7,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,638 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 7,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 7,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 7,318 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,274 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 7,274 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 7,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 7,121 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 6,599 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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LJH 599W is a 1998 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJH 599W, 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 28 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJH 599W registered?

LJH 599W is a 1998 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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