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CLH 594T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,363 mi
Last recorded3,363 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto20,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLH 594T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 3,363 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust rubber mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 10 Apr 2017 3,142 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 3,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 2,182 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front & n/s rear tyres worn on edges & on limit

extensive weling to under side

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general under side corrosion

play in drivers seat (only seat fitted)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 2,007 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

extensive repairs to under side

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2010 2,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery cable touching exhaust

extensive mods done to front subframe & bulkhead

Fail 17 Apr 2010 2,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

battery cable touching exhaust

extensive mods done to front subframe & bulkhead

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 316 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 316 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,710 miles

emissions reading just in limit 4.0%

Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

emissions reading just in limit 4.0%

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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CLH 594T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 20,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLH 594T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLH 594T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 13 September 1978.

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