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BTT 796T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

14,859 mi
Last recorded14,859 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 796T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,859 miles

age perishing to all tyres.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 14,850 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age perishing to all tyres.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 14,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,232 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket slight crack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,854 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 10,854 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,627 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 8,627 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 8,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BTT 796T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 BTT 796T, 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 BTT 796T registered?

BTT 796T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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