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FJU 584V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,013 mi
Last recorded41,013 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJU 584V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,607 miles

play n/s front wheel bearing

play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,284 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 38,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,940 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe shows some rusting at rear

Slight play in N/S front lower ball joint

Very slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2013 33,615 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe shows some rusting

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,506 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,232 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 31,232 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,918 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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FJU 584V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJU 584V, 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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FJU 584V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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