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HEH 97V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,990 mi
Last recorded87,990 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEH 97V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,990 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

extensive under seal used

Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Need to tighten the lock nut (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Valance panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded heel panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Need to tighten the lock nut (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded heel panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

General corrosion to under body welding must not be covered for re-inspection

Get all welding done marked yellow

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 87,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 86,880 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,918 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,473 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,473 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HEH 97V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HEH 97V, 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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HEH 97V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 3 September 1979.

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