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BVU 931T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

53,734 mi
Last recorded53,734 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 931T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,734 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 59,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 57,172 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 57,172 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

body has small holes n/s/f floor pan outside area for subframe mount

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,099 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car has had both steel wings and both flitch panels removed and glass fiber bonnet and wings fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 54,465 miles

Battery insecure

advise nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 May 2010 54,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

advise nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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BVU 931T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Orange 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 BVU 931T, 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 BVU 931T registered?

BVU 931T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 January 1979.

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