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BCH 313T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,507 mi
Last recorded82,507 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCH 313T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,507 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Fail 19 Jun 2007 82,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

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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BCH 313T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 BCH 313T, 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 48 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 BCH 313T registered?

BCH 313T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is BCH 313T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCH 313T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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