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RIJ 189

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,613 mi
Last recorded22,613 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 189
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 22,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,557 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,265 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 13,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,546 miles

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

Nearside front outer sill corroding

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Rear floor pans corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 82,246 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 82,246 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,904 miles

Hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,243 miles

slight play in steering rack

strong advise n/s/r tyre close to marker bars

Pass 22 Dec 2005 65,099 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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RIJ 189 is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RIJ 189, 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 RIJ 189 registered?

RIJ 189 is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 12 December 1978.

Is RIJ 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIJ 189 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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