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PWP 585V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 95

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 9549,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 585V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,011 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 75,839 miles

wear in n/s rear radius arm bearings

Fail 24 May 2013 75,837 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

wear in n/s rear radius arm bearings

Pass 25 May 2012 75,837 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 75,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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PWP 585V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,999 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWP 585V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWP 585V registered?

PWP 585V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 7 November 1979.

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