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RJY 969T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,860 mi
Last recorded36,860 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJY 969T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

Fail 9 Oct 2009 36,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,744 miles

front no plate has small numbers + letters

fuel pipes are corroded

hand brake travel is high

slight corrosion on floor

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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RJY 969T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJY 969T, 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.

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What year was RJY 969T registered?

RJY 969T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 8 September 1978.

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