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NLX 756V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,536 mi
Last recorded60,536 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 756V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 60,306 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 60,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,168 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 60,151 miles

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,895 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,893 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,008 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 53,008 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,050 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 47,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,944 miles

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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NLX 756V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLX 756V, 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 NLX 756V registered?

NLX 756V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 17 December 1979.

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