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KBB 774X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,845 mi
Last recorded3,845 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 100046,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBB 774X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 3,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 3,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 3,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 3,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Tyre starting to crack

Fail 4 Apr 2017 3,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2015 3,358 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2015 3,356 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2015 3,353 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front and nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Mar 2014 3,091 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 2,809 miles

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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KBB 774X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 46,260 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 KBB 774X, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBB 774X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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