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VOT 28T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOT 28T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,802 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 79,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,679 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 79,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,375 miles

Front both headlight images poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 75,512 miles

slight play n/s/f hub and advise grease swivels

Fail 13 May 2016 75,502 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight play n/s/f hub and advise grease swivels

Pass 21 May 2015 74,381 miles

rear exhaust mount loose

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 May 2014 72,634 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 72,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,569 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 71,547 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

possible bad connection to nearside headlamp..some rear brake imbalance noted.

Pass 24 May 2012 70,416 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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VOT 28T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOT 28T, 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 VOT 28T registered?

VOT 28T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is VOT 28T safe to buy?

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