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CBL 462V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBL 462V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,968 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Wipers slightly smear screen

hazards slightly intermittant

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate is in poor condition

hazards slightly intermitant- advise to investigate/ rectify

slight play at front wheels

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,658 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate is in poor condition

hazards slightly intermitant- advise to investigate/ rectify

slight play at front wheels

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Nov 2005 66,525 miles

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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CBL 462V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CBL 462V, 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 CBL 462V registered?

CBL 462V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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