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JHP 495V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,197 mi
Last recorded58,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHP 495V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area corroded and poor repair (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner panel and outer panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both not working when dip selected (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

coolant temp almost in red

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

hole on floor o/s/f not prescribed area

n/s/r jacking point area corroded

severe engine oil leak

vehicle heavily patched unable to verify the quality of all the welding

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,526 miles

Both front floors have several previous repairs beginning to look untidy!!

Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,526 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front floors have several previous repairs beginning to look untidy!!

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,277 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,949 miles

rear valance corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,261 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,583 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear subframe corroded especially n/s/r

Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,828 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 51,812 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 50,539 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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JHP 495V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JHP 495V, 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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JHP 495V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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