MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive limit is 4.5 % vol. reading on test is 11.476 % vol. (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of door pillar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Floor pan in poor condition under car looks to have new floor plates fitted internally
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Floor pan in poor condition under car looks to have new floor plates fitted internally
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
advise slight play on steering rack
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BCY 204V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 BCY 204V, 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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BCY 204V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 4 September 1979.
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