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YJO 749V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,708 mi
Last recorded38,708 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 749V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,995 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,494 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 36,474 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,820 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 34,820 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,701 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,701 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leaks

evidence of offside front tyre rubbing on inner wing

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

low effort offside park brake

low effort offside rear service brake

offside door mounted mirror insecure

steering wheel rim insecure to spokes

Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil leaks

evidence of offside front tyre rubbing on inner wing

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

low effort offside park brake

low effort offside rear service brake

offside door mounted mirror insecure

steering wheel rim insecure to spokes

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,701 miles

n/s cv boot cracking

rear tyres worn on edge

wet test

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside washer jet inoperative

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine stay bar not connected...

fog lamp not working, only a requirement on april 1980 on vehicles

fuel hose to pump perishing

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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YJO 749V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJO 749V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJO 749V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 10 August 1979.

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