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BUT 649T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,849 mi
Last recorded84,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 649T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,828 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 78,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 78,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 77,757 miles

ADVISE # SLIGHT WEAR N/S/R RADIUS ARM BUSH.SLIGHT WEAR BOTH N/S + O/S STEERING RACK

Fail 19 Sep 2005 77,757 miles

ADVISE # SLIGHT WEAR N/S/R RADIUS ARM BUSH.SLIGHT WEAR BOTH N/S + O/S STEERING RACK

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BUT 649T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUT 649T, 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 BUT 649T registered?

BUT 649T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BUT 649T safe to buy?

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