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EDV 894T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,975 mi
Last recorded99,975 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 894T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,239 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 92,361 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 11 May 2012 92,349 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 May 2011 89,307 miles

front wheel nuts

fuel pump insecure

sharp edges side panels

Fail 27 Apr 2011 89,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front wheel nuts

fuel pump insecure

sharp edges side panels

Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 88,883 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 88,863 miles

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

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)

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

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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EDV 894T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EDV 894T, 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 EDV 894T registered?

EDV 894T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 20 June 1979.

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