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MGJ 964V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,024 mi
Last recorded87,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 964V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 87,014 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

sill repairs on both sides have welds which look adequate but require attention

Pass 4 Sep 2006 84,959 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 84,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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MGJ 964V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGJ 964V, 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 MGJ 964V registered?

MGJ 964V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 25 August 1979.

Is MGJ 964V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 964V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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