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EPB 63V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,062 mi
Last recorded43,062 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 63V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,062 miles

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 3 Dec 2016 43,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2015 41,295 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,551 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,819 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,484 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 31,484 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EPB 63V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EPB 63V, 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 EPB 63V registered?

EPB 63V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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