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AFG 761T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,799 mi
Last recorded53,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 761T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 53,799 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 53,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,002 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 52,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,626 miles

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

chassis and under carriage has been undersealed covering pipes and other componets

Pass 28 May 2014 52,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 49,293 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror slightly loose

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2010 49,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror slightly loose

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak from engine

Fail 6 May 2008 44,801 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak from engine

Pass 30 May 2007 44,521 miles

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

offside front outer sill and floor area rusted and holed †nearside outer sill area holed and rusted †lower steering column bush worn

Fail 22 May 2007 44,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 22 May 2006 44,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 44,080 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 43,772 miles

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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AFG 761T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 AFG 761T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFG 761T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 November 1978.

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