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NEC 351V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,953 mi
Last recorded54,953 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 351V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 54,953 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,953 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2014 54,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,953 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,953 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 90,100 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 90,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,099 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 90,099 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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NEC 351V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NEC 351V, 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 NEC 351V registered?

NEC 351V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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