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ADO 800T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,130 mi
Last recorded34,130 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADO 800T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,828 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 25,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,744 miles

FRONT/VALLANCE/CORRODED

Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 5,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,714 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 96,704 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,757 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 93,757 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,770 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer sill rotted but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,240 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,134 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 85,134 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust catching gear selector.

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 800T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 800T, 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 800T registered?

ADO 800T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 17 May 1979.

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