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FNC 479V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 479V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 71,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,008 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 69,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,835 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2011 67,835 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 65,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 60,331 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 60,331 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

body panels starting to corrode/several scratches in windscreen/all steering and suspension need greesing/under floors and chassis starting to corrode/front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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FNC 479V 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 FNC 479V, 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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FNC 479V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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