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FPB 18V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

23,886 mi
Last recorded23,886 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPB 18V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,886 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 23,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,367 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog not fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,844 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 22,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,773 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 21,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,723 miles

front brakes are showing inbalance but not excessive

Pass 6 May 2014 19,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 19,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,401 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 17,400 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,200 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 14,185 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 14,168 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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FPB 18V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FPB 18V, 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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FPB 18V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 November 1979.

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