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MAB 118T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 118T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 13 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 5 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,489 miles

slight play on bottom steering colum bush

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 60,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,899 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,220 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 53,215 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MAB 118T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MAB 118T, 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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MAB 118T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 February 1979.

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