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THG 384V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

77,050 mi
Last recorded77,050 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 384V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 77,035 miles

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

play in steering rack offside

Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,035 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

play in steering rack offside

Fail 10 Jan 2011 77,035 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

both inner cv joints loose in gearbox

exhaust fouling battery main feed cable

fluid present at all brake pipe unions

play in rack offside

wipers not parking

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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THG 384V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THG 384V, 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 THG 384V registered?

THG 384V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 August 1979.

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