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LNH 359V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

29,786 mi
Last recorded29,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNH 359V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 29,783 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 30 cm seat anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 29,200 miles

Vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2021 29,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,434 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 28,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 26,595 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s tyres wearing on the outer edge. n/s/r wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 26,593 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s tyres wearing on the outer edge. n/s/r wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 24,736 miles

Headlight switch slightly defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 24,735 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Wheel arch trim (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Headlight switch slightly defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,087 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 23,084 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function seized (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 21,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,687 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,364 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 19,362 miles

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

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

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

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,102 miles

underside rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2012 18,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,669 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 15,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,123 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 14,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

underside rusty in places

Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,960 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 12,960 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

underside rusty in places

Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,645 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 11,645 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

extensive patch repair welding underside

underside very rusty and weak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 103,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside very rusty and weak

Fail 26 Nov 2007 103,861 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside very rusty and weak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,062 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 9,061 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 20 Dec 2005 7,803 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 7,801 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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LNH 359V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 LNH 359V, 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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LNH 359V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 September 1979.

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