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EWE 650V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,274 mi
Last recorded70,274 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWE 650V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 70,274 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 70,270 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 69,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 69,745 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 May 2012 69,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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EWE 650V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWE 650V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EWE 650V registered?

EWE 650V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 13 December 1979.

Is EWE 650V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWE 650V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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