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EVO 668V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

264 mi
Last recorded264 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVO 668V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 264 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front inner wheelarch surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2017 195 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 194 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure to rear (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 99,972 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 99,971 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting point corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

advise free play to nearside steering arm

Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,748 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 99,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 99,582 miles

corrosion & repairs to all floors

corrosion on front inner wings borderline

corrosion on front inner wings/front vance mounting areas borderline

corrosion on rear subframe

corrosion on sills

fuel tank damp

Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,420 miles

corrosion on floors

corrosion on front lower valances

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing / valance

corrosion on n/s/r + o/s/r top inner wings by shocker mtgs

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f inner wing valance corroded and holed borderline

wear in column bush

wear n/s/f ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2008 99,168 miles

corrosion on front inner wings

corrosion on front panel

engine oil leak

handbrake linkages

Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,644 miles

n/s/f panel

wear n/s radius arm bush

Fail 6 Apr 2006 98,643 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on front member by front subframe mountings borderline

corrosion on rear cross member

wear in steering coloumn bushes borderline

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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EVO 668V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EVO 668V, 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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EVO 668V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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