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EAT 843T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,234 mi
Last recorded71,234 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAT 843T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,638 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,638 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 57,954 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 57,954 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,095 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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EAT 843T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EAT 843T, 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 EAT 843T registered?

EAT 843T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is EAT 843T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAT 843T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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