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WDY 848T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,812 mi
Last recorded1,812 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDY 848T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 1,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 1,653 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 1,651 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper not parking (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 1,546 miles

broken n/s/r lamp lens

hazard switch worn

Fail 15 Jun 2015 1,544 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front bumper insecure

broken n/s/r lamp lens

front lower arm bushes perished

front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

front tyres run close to body

hazard switch worn

play at front suspension ball joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 1,319 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 1,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 1,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 4 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,851 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 2 Aug 2007 96,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front doorstep corroding †oil filler cap missing †slight engine oil leaks †poor repairs to offside and nearside front floor †rear subframe previously repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2006 95,889 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 95,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 94,167 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2005 93,939 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WDY 848T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WDY 848T, 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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WDY 848T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 5 January 1979.

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