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BOX 788V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 788V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,769 miles

advises same as test number 592817337081

Fail 6 Feb 2007 89,766 miles

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.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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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.

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