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WAA 395V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,784 mi
Last recorded57,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAA 395V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,170 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,169 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,821 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,820 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 52,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

poor weld repairs to underside of vehicle

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2010 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

weld repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,699 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 48,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,262 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,237 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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WAA 395V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAA 395V, 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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WAA 395V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 28 November 1979.

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