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WVJ 356T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,634 mi
Last recorded58,634 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 356T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 56,909 miles

corrosion on offside inner arch

floor corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,823 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,649 miles

vehicle dry underbody.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,975 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s track rod slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,418 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,528 miles

Front brake inbalance

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

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

Oil leaks

Washers require adjustment

Fail 25 Jul 2007 37,528 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake inbalance

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leaks

Washers require adjustment

Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,866 miles

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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WVJ 356T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVJ 356T, 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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What year was WVJ 356T registered?

WVJ 356T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 22 January 1979.

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The MOT history for WVJ 356T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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