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EFW 235T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

73,154 mi
Last recorded73,154 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 235T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,154 miles

Fuel pipe fattened just behind front subframe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 73,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm front bush at subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm front bush at subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe fattened just behind front subframe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,622 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 72,618 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,200 miles

front wiper poor on clearing screen

play in top steering colum bush

Fail 19 Nov 2009 57,199 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper poor on clearing screen

play in top steering colum bush

Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

boot floor rear edge corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

indicator flash rate high ?

possible roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

slight bind on both front brakes

wipers could clear better

Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,199 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

indicator flash rate high ?

possible roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

slight bind on both front brakes

wipers could clear better

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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EFW 235T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFW 235T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EFW 235T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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