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MVH 677T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVH 677T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 79,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,482 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyres Perished

Water Leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,478 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in O/S/F Tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyres Perished

Water Leak

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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MVH 677T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 MVH 677T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MVH 677T registered?

MVH 677T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 September 1978.

Is MVH 677T safe to buy?

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