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UTR 552T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTR 552T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mtg panel (2.4.A.3)

Steering column insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded VAlance/ subframe mtg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mtg panel (2.4.A.3)

Steering column insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all other tyres 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

extensive welding repairs to extensive areas of vehicle structure, efficient at test.

slight play in engine stabiliser, efficient at test.

front wheels protruding past vehicle line.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all other tyres 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

extensive welding repairs to extensive areas of vehicle structure, efficient at test.

slight play in engine stabiliser, efficient at test.

front wheels protruding past vehicle line.

Pass 31 May 2007 78,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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UTR 552T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTR 552T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UTR 552T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 14 February 1979.

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