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CRR 226T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,528 mi
Last recorded43,528 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRR 226T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,528 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 43,528 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,996 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 41,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,294 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 40,294 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,622 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 39,622 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,913 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 38,909 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 38,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2009 38,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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CRR 226T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CRR 226T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRR 226T registered?

CRR 226T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is CRR 226T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRR 226T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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