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BHV 176T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHV 176T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 53,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,803 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 527,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2014 52,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 50,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,017 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 47,522 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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BHV 176T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BHV 176T, 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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What year was BHV 176T registered?

BHV 176T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is BHV 176T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHV 176T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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