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WOU 916T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOU 916T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,474 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

oil leek

Fail 12 Feb 2016 98,465 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

oil leek

Fail 24 Jan 2014 97,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floor pans have been undersealed

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,512 miles

floor pans have been undersealed

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,183 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 97,180 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 96,900 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 May 2009 96,900 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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WOU 916T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WOU 916T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOU 916T registered?

WOU 916T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is WOU 916T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOU 916T shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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