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SHO 864T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

721 mi
Last recorded721 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHO 864T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 721 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 248 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 8 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 10,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 8,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 8,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 7,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 4,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 16 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 61,293 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 61,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 60,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 60,309 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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SHO 864T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SHO 864T, 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 SHO 864T registered?

SHO 864T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 23 May 1979.

Is SHO 864T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHO 864T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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