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S838 JLY

1999 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 JLY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 96,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 96,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 96,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,468 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,268 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,298 miles

offside rear tyre worn

rear shocks leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,830 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,564 miles

passenger side steering arm has slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,564 miles

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

passenger side steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,817 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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S838 JLY is a 1999 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S838 JLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 27 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S838 JLY registered?

S838 JLY is a 1999 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S838 JLY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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