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FPC 309V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,722 mi
Last recorded65,722 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 309V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 65,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,248 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 65,248 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 64,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,114 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 53,467 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 53,458 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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FPC 309V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPC 309V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FPC 309V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 10 November 1979.

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