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PMS 204T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,392 mi
Last recorded34,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMS 204T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 34,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 34,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,188 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 32,772 miles

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

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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PMS 204T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PMS 204T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMS 204T registered?

PMS 204T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is PMS 204T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMS 204T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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