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HNX 878V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,883 mi
Last recorded28,883 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 878V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 28,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 28,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 28,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 28,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 28,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 28,883 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 28,883 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s sill corroded

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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HNX 878V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HNX 878V, 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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HNX 878V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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