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BVN 499T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,753 mi
Last recorded79,753 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 499T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 79,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BVN 499T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVN 499T, 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 BVN 499T registered?

BVN 499T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 30 March 1979.

Is BVN 499T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVN 499T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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