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ATH 253T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

989 mi
Last recorded989 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 253T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 989 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 520 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2017 2 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,273 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 5,273 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,916 miles

suspect fliud leak at brake reservoir

tyre valves perished

Fail 28 Nov 2008 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspect fliud leak at brake reservoir

tyre valves perished

Pass 23 May 2008 77,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 77,814 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2005 73,282 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 73,282 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ATH 253T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATH 253T, 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 ATH 253T registered?

ATH 253T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 13 June 1979.

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