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MGJ 477V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,188 mi
Last recorded58,188 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 477V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,188 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 58,073 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,003 miles

corrosion to front floor pan

corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 14 May 2021 57,588 miles

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2020 56,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 55,867 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 55,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre jacking point area sill panel marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 54,150 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,899 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,910 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,392 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,797 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 48,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,070 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 48,070 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,712 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 47,712 miles

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

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

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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MGJ 477V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGJ 477V, 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.

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What year was MGJ 477V registered?

MGJ 477V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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