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HTU 697T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 697T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,443 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 72,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,157 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,565 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 67,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 65,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 83,802 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 83,802 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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HTU 697T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 HTU 697T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTU 697T registered?

HTU 697T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 17 November 1978.

Is HTU 697T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 697T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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