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SGL 751Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,280 mi
Last recorded53,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGL 751Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 53,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,108 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,057 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 53,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,041 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 53,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,369 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 51,113 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,292 miles

battery and battery terminals insecure

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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SGL 751Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGL 751Y, 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 43 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 SGL 751Y registered?

SGL 751Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 March 1983.

Is SGL 751Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGL 751Y shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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