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COG 422V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOG 422V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 84,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,729 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 72,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 72,626 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 72,618 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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COG 422V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 COG 422V, 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 COG 422V registered?

COG 422V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 September 1979.

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