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CHE 221V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,401 mi
Last recorded49,401 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHE 221V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,401 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 49,400 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,266 miles

exhaust slight blow

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front w/bearing very slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front w/bearing very slight play

exhaust slight blow

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,102 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 49,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake performance slightly low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,914 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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CHE 221V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CHE 221V, 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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CHE 221V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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