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MSX 210T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,132 mi
Last recorded92,132 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSX 210T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,627 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 91,595 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

boot lid not opening

no dash warning light on when inductors in use

steering wheel boss has 1 bolt missing out of 6 bolts

Pass 20 Jun 2006 91,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 91,295 miles

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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MSX 210T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green 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 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 MSX 210T, 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 MSX 210T registered?

MSX 210T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 May 1979.

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