MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,786 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Vehicle has general corrosion
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
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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
underside rusty
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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