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WBK 567T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBK 567T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,154 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r whell bearing slightly rough

slight play from o/s/f top suspension ball joint

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r whell bearing slightly rough

slight play from o/s/f top suspension ball joint

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,893 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 80,881 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 80,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 80,851 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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WBK 567T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 WBK 567T, 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 WBK 567T registered?

WBK 567T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 June 1979.

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