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NFR 659T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,505 mi
Last recorded19,505 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFR 659T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,387 miles

center handbrake cable guide missing

drivers wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,097 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 82,097 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside floor rusting

some filler in sill repairs

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,327 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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NFR 659T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NFR 659T, 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.

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What year was NFR 659T registered?

NFR 659T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 8 November 1978.

Is NFR 659T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFR 659T 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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