MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was UTR 552T registered?
UTR 552T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 14 February 1979.
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