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AVE 939V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVE 939V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 95,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

front exhaust clamp loose

n/s/r tyre low 3mm

poor welding on o/s/f jacking point

Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,301 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 94,300 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 92,364 miles

little play in o/s top swivel

little play in o/s/f bottom arm inner bush

little play in steering rack

little play o/s/f hub

Fail 26 Apr 2008 92,356 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,233 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 91,213 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,284 miles

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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AVE 939V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVE 939V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AVE 939V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 5 September 1979.

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