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JEN 500G

1968 Austin Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,238 mi
Last recorded43,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1968 Austin Mini 100048,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEN 500G
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1968
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,238 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 43,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,229 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 43,118 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 42,873 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,864 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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JEN 500G is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1968 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,210 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 Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEN 500G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JEN 500G registered?

JEN 500G is a 1968 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 3 September 1968.

Is JEN 500G safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEN 500G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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