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J284 DYG

1991 Austin Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,924 mi
Last recorded40,924 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 DYG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 40,924 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 40,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,360 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 40,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine mounts worn/deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine mounts worn/deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2011 40,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,856 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,856 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tie bars bent.

Pass 9 May 2009 39,141 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 39,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2008 39,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 37,827 miles

some damage to front no. plate

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

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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J284 DYG is a 1991 Austin Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J284 DYG, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J284 DYG registered?

J284 DYG is a 1991 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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