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DUE 900T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 900T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,519 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,760 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 82,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 80,924 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 80,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

BONNET INSECURE

NEW FLOOR PANS FITTED/COULD NOT SEE WELDING DUE TO HAEVEY SEALING COMPOUND/PASS AND ADVISE AS IN VOSA TRAINING

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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DUE 900T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DUE 900T, 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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DUE 900T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 January 1979.

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