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CNN 402T

1979 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,300 mi
Last recorded59,300 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini55,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNN 402T
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 59,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,300 miles

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

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

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

Very slight roughness to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 59,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,055 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,754 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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CNN 402T is a 1979 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNN 402T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CNN 402T registered?

CNN 402T is a 1979 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is CNN 402T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNN 402T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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