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PUY 108V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,170 mi
Last recorded30,170 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUY 108V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 30,170 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 30,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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PUY 108V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUY 108V, 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 PUY 108V registered?

PUY 108V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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