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WWL 675T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWL 675T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 65,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

boot floor corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

both front tyres on legal limit and wearing on inner edges

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine a bit smokey

engine earth strap broken

o/s/f inner wing corroded ad holed, not in prescribed area

oil leaks

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

steering rack boots splitting

top engine stabiliser link bushes worn

various corrosion under car

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

steering column bottom mount insecure

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2016 64,981 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

steering column bottom mount insecure

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,629 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise : irregular wear on front tyres.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,629 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise : irregular wear on front tyres.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre has cracking on side walls and in between treads

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre has cracking on side walls and in between treads

Fail 11 Mar 2013 62,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre wall in poor condition

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 61,610 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight movement n/s steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2011 59,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight movement n/s steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,982 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 59,982 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no rear seats fitted

under floors heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Dec 2007 58,014 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no rear seats fitted

under floors heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,622 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WWL 675T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 WWL 675T, 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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WWL 675T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 4 July 1979.

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