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EJN 218T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,019 mi
Last recorded35,019 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 218T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 34,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 20,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 6,052 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,524 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 33,524 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 22,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front panel around headlights units are in very poor condition.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 11,842 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front panel around both headlight units,are in very poor condition and are corroding.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 2,276 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 2,256 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,016 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 88,015 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 3,779 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,592 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 80,592 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front wheel binding slightly

oil leak

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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EJN 218T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJN 218T, 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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EJN 218T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 22 March 1979.

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