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WYX 982T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYX 982T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,589 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,411 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER FLOORS HAVE HAD SOME WELDING

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

OFF SIDE OUTER JACKING POINT CORRODED

Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,411 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER FLOORS HAVE HAD SOME WELDING

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

OFF SIDE OUTER JACKING POINT CORRODED

TOP STAIBELIZER BAR BRACKET INSECURE

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,963 miles

near side and off side front lower floors corroded have had welding

Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,963 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side and off side front lower floors corroded have had welding

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,789 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 57,244 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 57,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,217 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005 56,957 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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WYX 982T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WYX 982T, 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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WYX 982T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 14 November 1978.

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