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BAW 338T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,964 mi
Last recorded52,964 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 338T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,964 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 52,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rubber boot on o/s/f cone damaged not letting dirt in

Fail 16 Aug 2012 49,603 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rubber boot on o/s/f cone damaged not letting dirt in

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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BAW 338T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BAW 338T, 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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BAW 338T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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