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OAB 990T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 990T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 95,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,545 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 95,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 95,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer sill poorly welded.

Noticeable front subframe movement when steering applied.

Fail 6 Oct 2005 95,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer sill poorly welded.

noticeable front subframe movement when steering applied.

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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OAB 990T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OAB 990T, 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 OAB 990T registered?

OAB 990T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 30 May 1979.

Is OAB 990T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 990T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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