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LYC 969V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYC 969V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 91,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,146 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 91,146 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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LYC 969V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYC 969V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYC 969V registered?

LYC 969V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 13 September 1979.

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