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ADO 377T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADO 377T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 74,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 73,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 71,999 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside lower door corroding.

offside door slight corrsion.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,000 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,000 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 47,000 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

no chassis plate fitted at time of test engine number recorded as 373556

Pass 23 May 2007 47,000 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 47,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,000 miles

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

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

near side centre floor corroding

rear bumper getting insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2006 47,000 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bumper insecure

near side centre floor corroding

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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ADO 377T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADO 377T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADO 377T registered?

ADO 377T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 11 June 1979.

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