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XDL 396T

1979 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

61,706 mi
Last recorded61,706 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Mini55,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 396T
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,706 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front rear of inner wing,offside front floor,top of nearside front sill and top of nearside rear panel corroded through,but does not meet fail critera.

bonnet is only secure on safety catch

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

clonking inside steering column,but no play

corrosion in front floor and offside inner door piller,does not meet fail critera

repair plate rivited on to sill,but does not meet fail critera ware it is .

Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,308 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

clonking inside steering column,but no play

corrosion in front floor and offside inner door piller,does not meet fail critera

repair plate rivited on to sill,but does not meet fail critera ware it is .

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

no rear fog light fitted,but not required for pass

offside front wing corroded at top,does not meet fail critera

small repair plate popriveted on nearside outter sill,does not meet fail critera

Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,247 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

no rear fog light fitted,but not required for pass

offside front wing corroded at top,does not meet fail critera

small repair plate popriveted on nearside outter sill,does not meet fail critera

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in n/s/f of steering rack.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,858 miles

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

Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in n/s/f of steering rack.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 53,293 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

front number plate damaged at fixing

n/s/f wheelbearing noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,293 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged at fixing

n/s/f wheelbearing noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,819 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel and floors

Fail 21 Jan 2009 51,817 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,999 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to nearside sill

Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to nearside sill

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

outer drive shaft boots in poor condition

some corrosion to offside door bottom

some movement in steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2006 46,592 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

outer drive shaft boots in poor condition

some corrosion to offside door bottom

some movement in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 45,095 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 45,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on legle limit

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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XDL 396T is a 1979 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1979 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,576 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDL 396T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XDL 396T is a 1979 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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