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ELH 498T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,148 mi
Last recorded22,148 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 498T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 22,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 22,143 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,487 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 20,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,654 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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ELH 498T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELH 498T, 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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ELH 498T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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