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OJX 190T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,544 mi
Last recorded77,544 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJX 190T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,544 miles

offside rear suspension radius arm knuckle worn , nearside rear suspension rubber cone does not return without catching on guide , all items noted found with suspension hanging free

Fail 12 Mar 2024 77,541 miles

Brake cable damaged offside cable heavily broken at quadrant guide (1.1.15 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner wing corroded/holed in engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner arch holed next to top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear suspension radius arm knuckle worn , nearside rear suspension rubber cone does not return without catching on guide , all items noted found with suspension hanging free

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,647 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,259 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 70,214 miles

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

Brake cable has restricted free movement rubbing on 3 way brake pipe connection (3.5.1k)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

exhaust rubbing on floor

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,774 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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OJX 190T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJX 190T, 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 OJX 190T registered?

OJX 190T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is OJX 190T safe to buy?

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