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BPM 98T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,697 mi
Last recorded3,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPM 98T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 3,697 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 3,376 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 3,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 2,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 2,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 2,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 2,423 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 2,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 1,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 1,648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 1,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 1,258 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 1,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 222 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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BPM 98T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BPM 98T, 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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What year was BPM 98T registered?

BPM 98T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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