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HYS 733T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

29,304 mi
Last recorded29,304 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYS 733T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 29,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2012
Fail 22 Aug 2012 27,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SPRING ON MAIN BONNET STRIKER MISSING

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,236 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 26,236 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HYS 733T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 HYS 733T, 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 HYS 733T registered?

HYS 733T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 15 May 1979.

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