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FMJ 503T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,276 mi
Last recorded66,276 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMJ 503T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,020 miles

o/s/r boot floor getting weak

o/s/r inner wheel arch gettingweak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,019 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,953 miles

inner wings and boot floor thin in places

Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,761 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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FMJ 503T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FMJ 503T, 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 FMJ 503T registered?

FMJ 503T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 27 March 1979.

Is FMJ 503T safe to buy?

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