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RHG 518T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,874 mi
Last recorded80,874 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHG 518T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2020 80,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak heater pipe ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,291 miles

Front front wipers smearing but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn outer cv joint has slight play (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front front wipers smearing but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn outer cv joint has slight play (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,517 miles

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

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

o/s n/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,297 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres age cracking

rear floor slightly corroded

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres age cracking

rear floor slightly corroded

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,013 miles

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,644 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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RHG 518T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHG 518T, 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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RHG 518T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 May 1979.

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