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FRY 600V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

26,305 mi
Last recorded26,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRY 600V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,305 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 26,303 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,490 miles

Headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 12 Jul 2017 23,490 miles

Headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,059 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 23,059 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,515 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 22,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,762 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 21,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 210,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 168,921 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 168,683 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,358 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 14,201 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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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FRY 600V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FRY 600V, 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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FRY 600V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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