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BMY 600T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,893 mi
Last recorded59,893 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMY 600T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 59,893 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2020 59,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 59,050 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 58,785 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 58,475 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 58,475 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,866 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,866 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,569 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,344 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,344 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2012 57,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 11 May 2011 57,124 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 56,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 May 2010 56,888 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2009 56,464 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 53,241 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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BMY 600T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMY 600T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMY 600T registered?

BMY 600T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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