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ACD 28T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,180 mi
Last recorded57,180 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto20,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 28T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock bushes deteriorated

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,027 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 56,442 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,442 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,968 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 55,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,323 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,323 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,051 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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ACD 28T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 20,722 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 Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACD 28T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACD 28T registered?

ACD 28T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 24 October 1978.

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