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UWS 988T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,395 mi
Last recorded55,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWS 988T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,395 miles

all tyre are perishing and have cuts in them

corrosion in both front outer sills, but not within prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jan 2017 55,395 miles

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

all tyre are perishing and have cuts in them

corrosion in both front outer sills, but not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,710 miles

Front floor area corroded and holed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Slight play in steering rack arm nearside

Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front floor area corroded and holed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Slight play in steering rack arm nearside

Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,674 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,299 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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UWS 988T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWS 988T, 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 48 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 UWS 988T registered?

UWS 988T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 14 December 1978.

Is UWS 988T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWS 988T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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