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UJY 370V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,282 mi
Last recorded78,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 370V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 78,282 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 78,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,463 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/f tyre 3 mm wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

O/s/r tyre 3 mm and perished

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 76,459 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower engine support bracket bolt loose

Headlamp not working on dipped beam when main beam switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

N/s/f tyre 3 mm wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

O/s/r tyre 3 mm and perished

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,160 miles

engine leaking oil

middle exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 18 Jul 2017 75,160 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine leaking oil

middle exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,111 miles

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,081 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow front exhaust pipe to manifold

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 73,628 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 73,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,194 miles

Front brakes just made balance limits

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,914 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 72,141 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 72,117 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside lower suspension ball joint minor play

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,984 miles

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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UJY 370V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UJY 370V, 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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UJY 370V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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