MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear outer valance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear outer valance (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all tyres perishing
slight play end of rack
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BLY 268T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BLY 268T, 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 BLY 268T registered?
BLY 268T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 August 1978.
Is BLY 268T safe to buy?
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