MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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
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
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
rear floor slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RHG 518T registered?
RHG 518T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 May 1979.
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