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FLF 403T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

98,615 mi
Last recorded98,615 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLF 403T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan/ wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel tub

Offside Front corrosion to floor pan

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

excess corrosion to o/s/f outer sill and lower inner wheel arch not within prescribed area at time of test

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,390 miles

corrosion to complete floor pan of vehicle

corrosion to complete offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion to complete rear subframe

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pan areas jacking points and subframe mounting areas

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel tubs

excess corrosion to offside front outer sill and lower inner wheel arch area not in prescribed area at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,296 miles

Offside Front corner of floor pan to inner wing A post area corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded holed

corrosion to offside and nearside rear corners to lower rear valance prescribed areas

surface corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2024 98,296 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corner of floor pan to inner wing A post area corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded holed

corrosion to offside and nearside rear corners to lower rear valance prescribed areas

surface corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,252 miles

excess corrosion to offside front lower corner /outer sill /lower wheel arch

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and heavy underseal flaking

Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,184 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle body and all mechanical parts and sub frames

Fail 8 Aug 2022 98,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle body and all mechanical parts and sub frames

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,918 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle body and mechanical components

Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,278 miles

Offside Front brake drum slight warped

front brake difference high

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,016 miles

offside front brake slight warped

Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,016 miles

Service brake grabbing severely nearside front lazy (1.2.1 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54 % (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front brake slight warped

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,802 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 11 Jul 2017 96,802 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,461 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

deep surface corrosion to all vehicle underside prescribed areas

slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,272 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,267 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,794 miles

Corrosion on o/s front and rear outer floor pans.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,794 miles

Corrosion on o/s front and rear outer floor pans.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,527 miles

Corrosion on front outer floor pan.

Oil leak

Slight delamination on front number plate.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,492 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,042 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,421 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 94,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,271 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 94,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 93,425 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,219 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 93,219 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 92,711 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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FLF 403T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FLF 403T, 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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FLF 403T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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