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GWU 433T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

7,549 mi
Last recorded7,549 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWU 433T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 7,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Floor pan seam starting to split.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 7,544 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Floor pan seam starting to split.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 7,327 miles

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Significantly Less Than Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort, It Would Appear The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Arms, Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 7,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Significantly Less Than Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort, It Would Appear The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Arms, Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 7,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 7,076 miles

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 8 May 2017 7,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 3 May 2016 6,988 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak

petrol cap sealing washer cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2016 6,979 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak

petrol cap sealing washer cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 6,178 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 6,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,560 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 5,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,761 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 4,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 4,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 4,208 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 3,451 miles

as previously entered

Fail 9 Oct 2009 3,428 miles

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

corrosion:- both outer sills, both front floorpans

slight play, nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 2,247 miles

Offside front lower engine stabilizer subframe mount fractured.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,882 miles

Carbon monoxide level close to limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GWU 433T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GWU 433T, 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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GWU 433T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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