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ATH 381V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,543 mi
Last recorded1,543 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 381V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 1,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 22 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 12 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 381V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 381V, 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 381V registered?

ATH 381V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 28 August 1979.

Is ATH 381V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 381V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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