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TWP 75V

1979 Austin Mini

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,647 mi
Last recorded46,647 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini55,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWP 75V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 46,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 46,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 46,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,105 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,189 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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TWP 75V is a 1979 Austin Mini in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWP 75V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TWP 75V registered?

TWP 75V is a 1979 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 December 1979.

Is TWP 75V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWP 75V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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