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VCC 663V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCC 663V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 91,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 90,953 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 90,953 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 90,940 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load bolt loose? (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load bolt loose? (5.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,827 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,827 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 90,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 90,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 90,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 89,227 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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VCC 663V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VCC 663V, 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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What year was VCC 663V registered?

VCC 663V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 13 September 1979.

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