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ERM 628V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERM 628V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,624 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,561 miles

floor pans correded

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,298 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,215 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,906 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,719 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

passenger seat not fitted at timf of test

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,552 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 89,551 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,810 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,806 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower steering colum bush has play

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,791 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 85,791 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,053 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,306 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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ERM 628V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ERM 628V, 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 ERM 628V registered?

ERM 628V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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