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WBP 863T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBP 863T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 38,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front seat belt straps fraying

corrosion/damage; floor pans, rear valance, boot lid

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear brake pipe corroded

slight eng oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 4 May 2010 38,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front seat belt straps fraying

corrosion/damage; floor pans, rear valance, boot lid

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear brake pipe corroded

slight eng oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2009 36,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

corrosion/damage; o/s outer sill, floor pans, various doors & panels

eng oil leak

h/brake lever travel long

o/s/r tyre deteriorating, n/s/r tyre worn

s/rack n/s slight play

wipers poor

Fail 5 May 2009 36,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

corrosion/damage; o/s outer sill, floor pans, various doors & panels

eng oil leak

h/brake lever travel long

o/s/r tyre deteriorating, n/s/r tyre worn

s/rack n/s slight play

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2008 34,755 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes poor

corrosion offside front sill panel-extensive fibre glass repairs at front foot wells

exhaust centre mount poor

front brake imbalance high

front sub-frame(rear) mounts poor

inner cv gaiters leaking

minimal free-play in front wheel bearings

offside steering rack gaiter poor condition

seatbelt webbing fraying

Fail 13 May 2008 34,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake pipes poor

corrosion offside front sill panel-extensive fibre glass repairs at front foot wells

exhaust centre mount poor

front brake imbalance high

front sub-frame(rear) mounts poor

inner cv gaiters leaking

minimal free-play in front wheel bearings

offside steering rack gaiter poor condition

seatbelt webbing fraying

Pass 10 May 2007 33,480 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 10 May 2007 33,480 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

petrol pipe underneath car damaged

Pass 5 May 2006 32,208 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 5 May 2006 32,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front hubs slight play

corrosion; both raer radius arms, both rear brake backing plates

eng oil leak

washers poor, front floor wells wet, both front seatbelt straps fraying

Pass 10 May 2005 30,975 miles

offside and nearside front a panels rusted

offside and nearside outer side sills rusted through at front

Fail 4 May 2005 30,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

offside front outer side sill corroded through

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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WBP 863T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBP 863T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WBP 863T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 4 July 1979.

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