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EWC 704T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,715 mi
Last recorded56,715 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWC 704T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 56,715 miles

corrosion to floors

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 22 May 2010 56,696 miles

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

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

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

condition of front discs

corrosion to floors

play offside front wheel bearing

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,362 miles

exhaust hard on rear subframe

fuel pipe to carb poor

off side front top ball joint slight play

thick under seal on floor and brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2009 53,338 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Rear brake comparison

Underseal throughout underbody

Fail 19 Jan 2009 53,305 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Rear brake comparison

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,783 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,176 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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EWC 704T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc 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 EWC 704T, 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 EWC 704T registered?

EWC 704T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 20 March 1979.

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