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CEV 459T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,806 mi
Last recorded45,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEV 459T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear suspension modified it is advised that anti droop kits fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2009 45,793 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear suspension modified it is advised that anti droop kits fitted

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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CEV 459T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 CEV 459T, 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 48 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 CEV 459T registered?

CEV 459T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is CEV 459T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEV 459T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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