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BJL 539V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,519 mi
Last recorded66,519 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJL 539V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 66,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside front & rear corners of the floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,780 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 10 Yokahama (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside front & rear corners of the floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Headlight aim not tested

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 64,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

The engine/gearbox has a slight oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 64,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

The engine/gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,100 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,099 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 58,134 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,134 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,305 miles

n/s inner cv boot insecure

n/s/r wheel bearing rumbling/dry

Fail 30 Jan 2009 57,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

n/s inner cv boot insecure

n/s/r wheel bearing rumbling/dry

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,969 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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BJL 539V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BJL 539V, 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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BJL 539V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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