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XPK 757T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,252 mi
Last recorded64,252 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPK 757T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,252 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,100 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear shock/absorber weak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,473 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,223 miles

Engine mountain deteriated

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,204 miles

Offside front floor pan corroded and hold but not within 30cms of prescribed area.

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 60,204 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front floor pan corroded and hold but not within 30cms of prescribed area.

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,195 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure very rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2009 60,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure very rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,187 miles

Boot floor pan rusty and has been repaired unable to determind type of repair

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure very rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2008 60,180 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Boot floor pan rusty and has been repaired unable to determind type of repair

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure very rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,508 miles

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

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

Exhaust knocking on underside

Oil leak

Underside very rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2007 59,497 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Exhaust knocking on underside

Oil leak

Underside very rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 59,452 miles

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

Nearside 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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XPK 757T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XPK 757T, 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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What year was XPK 757T registered?

XPK 757T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 23 August 1978.

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