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CWB 231T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,151 mi
Last recorded66,151 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWB 231T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,151 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 65,941 miles

steering rack inner ball joints slight play both sides

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,774 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 64,210 miles

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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CWB 231T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CWB 231T, 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 CWB 231T registered?

CWB 231T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 17 July 1979.

Is CWB 231T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWB 231T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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