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WON 878T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,635 mi
Last recorded45,635 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWON 878T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,635 miles

Body has rust settling in on lower seals front and back.

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Unable to check fuel cap, key very weak, risk of snapping in cap.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 45,634 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Left position indicator turns on hazard lights. (4.4.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Body has rust settling in on lower seals front and back.

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to check fuel cap, key very weak, risk of snapping in cap.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRES ALL ROUND. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,538 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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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WON 878T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 WON 878T, 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 48 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 WON 878T registered?

WON 878T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 September 1978.

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