MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advises same as test number 592817337081
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?
Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BOX 788V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOX 788V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BOX 788V registered?
BOX 788V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is BOX 788V safe to buy?
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