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BLS 142V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLS 142V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,110 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 90,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,573 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,885 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,262 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,262 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 87,226 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 87,175 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2007 86,816 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 86,806 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,361 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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BLS 142V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLS 142V, 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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BLS 142V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 August 1979.

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