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BPW 812T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 812T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 144,502 miles

front number plate cracked

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 142,092 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s head light cracked

Fail 21 May 2008 142,089 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s head light cracked

Pass 23 May 2007 13,664 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 13,664 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seats at time of test

screen marked in zone b

vehicle of non standard construction

Pass 18 Jul 2005 10,293 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 10,293 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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BPW 812T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPW 812T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPW 812T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 August 1978.

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