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APH 842T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,476 mi
Last recorded76,476 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 842T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower corroded and holed in rear of wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,533 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,447 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,447 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,305 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,299 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,518 miles

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

corrosion in offside front floor

nearside front floor corroded & holed

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

corrosion in offside front floor

nearside front floor corroded & holed

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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APH 842T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 APH 842T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APH 842T registered?

APH 842T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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