MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,653 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
General underbody corrosion developing to chassis, floor pans and sill panels.
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
General underbody corrosion developing to chassis, floor pans and sill panels.
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?
Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LYC 298V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LYC 298V, 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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What year was LYC 298V registered?
LYC 298V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 20 August 1979.
Is LYC 298V safe to buy?
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