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GLC 13T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,534 mi
Last recorded56,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLC 13T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,754 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,651 miles

Oil leak

heavily undersealed underside vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2012 53,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

heavily undersealed underside vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,219 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,219 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 522,139 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GLC 13T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 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 GLC 13T, 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 47 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 GLC 13T registered?

GLC 13T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 June 1979.

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