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HOO 166T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,955 mi
Last recorded19,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 166T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 18,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,054 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,526 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 16,526 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 16,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HOO 166T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOO 166T, 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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What year was HOO 166T registered?

HOO 166T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 25 June 1979.

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The MOT history for HOO 166T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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