MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
as per previous advisory sheet
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
as per previous vt32
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
offside and nearside front a panels rusted
offside and nearside outer side sills rusted through at front
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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