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ENM 179T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,328 mi
Last recorded77,328 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENM 179T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 77,311 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard lights are not working

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 76,313 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 76,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,743 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 75,490 miles

both frot steering rack gaiters perishing

Pass 17 May 2013 75,277 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 75,277 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 74,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 72,194 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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ENM 179T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ENM 179T, 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 ENM 179T registered?

ENM 179T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 13 March 1979.

Is ENM 179T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENM 179T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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