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MGJ 92V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,643 mi
Last recorded41,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 92V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,940 miles

offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,940 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,849 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 36,846 miles

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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MGJ 92V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGJ 92V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGJ 92V registered?

MGJ 92V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 2 November 1979.

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