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BGW 612T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,881 mi
Last recorded94,881 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGW 612T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,881 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 94,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 91,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,822 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2008 90,804 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,049 miles

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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BGW 612T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGW 612T, 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 BGW 612T registered?

BGW 612T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is BGW 612T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGW 612T shows 6 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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