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CHM 303V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,413 mi
Last recorded4,413 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHM 303V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 4,413 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK/OVERFLOW ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SCUFFED/DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 4,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK

Fail 1 Jun 2020 4,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,203 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 2,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 2,562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 1,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4 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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CHM 303V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CHM 303V, 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 CHM 303V registered?

CHM 303V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is CHM 303V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHM 303V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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