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CMF 611V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,950 mi
Last recorded62,950 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMF 611V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 62,950 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

front number plate has cracks in letter but not excessive at moment.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 62,183 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CMF 611V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CMF 611V, 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 CMF 611V registered?

CMF 611V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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