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GYC 440T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,373 mi
Last recorded65,373 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYC 440T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,681 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,406 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2007

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,088 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,088 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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GYC 440T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYC 440T, 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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What year was GYC 440T registered?

GYC 440T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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