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MAX 14P

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,684 mi
Last recorded80,684 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAX 14P
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tested in wet condition

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,426 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger seat missing at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 67,813 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front disc fitted but no brake servo fitted to vehicle front brakes lock out on testing with very little effort

front fibre glass body very close to front wheels on full steering lock

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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MAX 14P is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MAX 14P, 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 MAX 14P registered?

MAX 14P is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is MAX 14P safe to buy?

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