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CHM 16V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

686,821 mi
Last recorded686,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHM 16V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 686,821 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2014 686,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake binding

rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,396 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing thin 2.mm

off side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,396 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing thin 2.mm

off side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,208 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing thin 2.mm

off side front tyre wearing thin 2.mm

off side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Fail 22 Jul 2011 68,195 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing thin 2.mm

off side front tyre wearing thin 2.mm

off side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,800 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,800 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

off side fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,617 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,192 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,192 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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CHM 16V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CHM 16V, 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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CHM 16V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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