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XJW 46T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52 mi
Last recorded52 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJW 46T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 52 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 2 May 2012 96,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,997 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,412 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 94,412 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,468 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2007 81,214 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,404 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 75,400 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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XJW 46T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XJW 46T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJW 46T registered?

XJW 46T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 3 October 1978.

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