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KBH 183V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,711 mi
Last recorded59,711 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBH 183V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 59,711 miles

front brake flexible hoses too long & hanging down very low

front nbrake pads appear low

front wishbone arm inner nuts secured by spring washers but bolts not reaching completely though threads

heavy engine oil leaks

nail in centre tread of offside rear tyre

rear subframe corroded

vehicle underbody corroded & covered in oil

Fail 21 Oct 2012 59,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake flexible hoses too long & hanging down very low

front nbrake pads appear low

front wishbone arm inner nuts secured by spring washers but bolts not reaching completely though threads

heavy engine oil leaks

nail in centre tread of offside rear tyre

rear subframe corroded

vehicle underbody corroded & covered in oil

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,145 miles

bad oil leaks

front brake pads worn

slight smeer to wipers

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,602 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Oct 2010 58,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Jul 2009 57,962 miles

Underbody covered in oil/ Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks/ Front pads areover half worn

Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,090 miles

Oil leaks/ Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,687 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,255 miles

Surface corrosion to outer sills †Minor engine and gearbox oil leaks †Reare brake cables corroded †Off side rear brake hose perished †Perishibg and cracking to various suspension bushes

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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KBH 183V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 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 KBH 183V, 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 KBH 183V registered?

KBH 183V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 October 1979.

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