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MYA 780V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,954 mi
Last recorded18,954 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYA 780V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,954 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 18,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,664 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 18,664 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,512 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 18,313 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf engine mounting broken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,176 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,889 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 17,887 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,279 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,279 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,041 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 17,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MYA 780V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MYA 780V, 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 MYA 780V registered?

MYA 780V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 11 October 1979.

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