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BMV 407T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,500 mi
Last recorded39,500 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 407T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 39,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,948 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 36,721 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 36,701 miles

Nearside & offside rear light lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2008 36,701 miles

Nearside & offside rear light lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 35,607 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery tray slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 35,115 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP TWISTED.

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PLATE COMING AWAY FROM FLOORPAN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TWISTED SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT TIE BAR SLIGHTLY BENT.

Fail 8 May 2006 35,115 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP TWISTED.

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PLATE COMING AWAY FROM FLOORPAN ON INNER EDGE.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TWISTED SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT TIE BAR SLIGHTLY BENT.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BMV 407T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BMV 407T, 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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BMV 407T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 25 January 1979.

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